Doctor Warns: Popular Digestive Tablet Commonly Used At Home May Be Harmful
A former orthopaedic surgeon from Delhi has issued a serious warning about the prolonged use of common antacid medicines, revealing that they may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, magnesium depletion, and osteoporosis-related fractures. Many people in India take these tablets for acidity or heartburn without realising the potential long-term health risks.
Dr. Obaidur Rahman took to Instagram to caution the public about antacids like PAN 40, PAN D, and PANTOP, emphasizing that these medicines can harm more than they help. In his video, captioned, “Stop using this tablet! This is causing more damage than you imagine,” he explained how these antacids, while commonly used, can interfere with the stomach’s natural acid production and digestion if taken excessively.
Dr. Rahman shared a striking example of an 80-year-old patient who suffered an osteoporotic fracture after regularly taking these tablets. “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,” he recounted, highlighting the real-world consequences of long-term use.
He further pointed out the widespread misuse of antacids in Indian households. “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,” Dr. Rahman said, warning that overuse can disrupt natural digestive processes.
The video quickly went viral, prompting widespread discussion online. Many viewers expressed shock, while some shared personal experiences of digestive improvement after stopping these tablets. 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.”
Others asked about safer alternatives. Dr. Rahman advised, “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.”
This warning serves as a crucial reminder that even common over-the-counter medicines can carry hidden risks. Awareness, moderation, and proper medical guidance are essential to maintain digestive and overall health.
Dr. Obaidur Rahman took to Instagram to caution the public about antacids like PAN 40, PAN D, and PANTOP, emphasizing that these medicines can harm more than they help. In his video, captioned, “Stop using this tablet! This is causing more damage than you imagine,” he explained how these antacids, while commonly used, can interfere with the stomach’s natural acid production and digestion if taken excessively.
Dr. Rahman shared a striking example of an 80-year-old patient who suffered an osteoporotic fracture after regularly taking these tablets. “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,” he recounted, highlighting the real-world consequences of long-term use.
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He further pointed out the widespread misuse of antacids in Indian households. “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,” Dr. Rahman said, warning that overuse can disrupt natural digestive processes.
The video quickly went viral, prompting widespread discussion online. Many viewers expressed shock, while some shared personal experiences of digestive improvement after stopping these tablets. 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.”
Others asked about safer alternatives. Dr. Rahman advised, “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.”
This warning serves as a crucial reminder that even common over-the-counter medicines can carry hidden risks. Awareness, moderation, and proper medical guidance are essential to maintain digestive and overall health.
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