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This Tablet Is Used Like ‘Hajmola’ In Indian Homes, But Delhi Doctor Warns: ‘Stop Before It’s Too Late’
This Tablet Is Used Like ‘Hajmola’ In Indian Homes, But Delhi Doctor Warns: ‘Stop Before It’s Too Late’
An ex-orthopaedic surgeon from Delhi Hospital has issued a warning about certain antacid medicines, highlighting their potential to cause serious side effects such as vitamin B12 deficiency and osteoporosis. Many people take these tablets for acidity without realising the potential health risks involved.
Dr. Obaidur Rahman took to Instagram to caution the public against antacid tablets like PAN 40, PAN D, and PANTOP, explaining how their prolonged use can adversely affect health.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Warns Against Antacid Tablets
Dr Rahman shared a video with the caption, “Stop using this tablet! This is causing more damage than you imagine." He then proceeded to talk about how antacids like PAN 40, PAN D, and PANTOP are often taken in Indian households to help with stomach acid problems and heartburn, but a high dose of these can cause a deficiency of vitamin B12 and magnesium and bone problems such as osteoporosis-related fractures.
The doctor then shared one of his patients' stories – an 80-year-old man who used to take these tablets regularly suffered from osteoporosis. “A patient came to me…he has a regular habit of taking the tablet, and because of that, he suffered an osteoporotic fracture. That is, he fell while walking and got a fracture," Dr Rahman shared.
He further shared, “In your Indian culture, both the young generation and old people use it very rampantly, without any prescription. Agar aap isko regularly lete hai, aapka gastric mucosa response karna bandh kar deta hai against proper acid production aur digestion main bhi problem hota hai."
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Viewers Ask For Substitutes
The video generated a massive response on the internet. While some people thanked the doctor for sharing the insight, others were shocked to know the truth. “Thank you so much. Last week I took it for back pain for the first time. Ab nahi," one user wrote.
“Oh damn, I had this tablet for the first time in my life for 1 week, and yes, since stopping it, I can feel the change in digestion," wrote another.
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Someone else shared, “I used to take this PANTOP D for gastric for many months, but the issue never resolved."
Another asked, “Are there any substitutes?" to which Dr Rahman replied, Medicine-wise, the best substitute is to avoid long-term use altogether. It's important to supplement the nutrients that the medicine depletes and focus on improving your gut health to reduce dependency.
Source: News18
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Shivam Sharma from Nagaula, a small village in Khair tehsil of Aligarh district, has achieved a remarkable milestone. He has brought pride to his family, village, and region by becoming a lieutenant in the Indian Army. Shivam Sharma has successfully completed a year of intensive military training
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