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What Causes Black Stools After Taking Instaflex?

I have been taking Instaflex for three days and since that time have had black stools. Is this common or something to be concerned about? I am 79 years old, weigh 152 pounds, height 5'3". I have coronary heart disease, high cholesterol (under controls with meds) and diverticulosis. I have had a TIA.
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
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Dear instaflex may cause unknown side effects.
as such side effects not mentioned. probably you may develop gastritis or Peptic ulcer which may cause bleed and dark stool.
use tab.pantaprazole before breakfast for one week.
if your allergic to above drug and consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care
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Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu's  Response
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Dear instaflex may cause unknown side effects.
as such side effects not mentioned. probably you may develop gastritis or Peptic ulcer which may cause bleed and dark stool.
use tab.pantaprazole before breakfast for one week.
if your allergic to above drug and consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care
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What Causes Black Stools After Taking Instaflex?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear instaflex may cause unknown side effects. as such side effects not mentioned. probably you may develop gastritis or Peptic ulcer which may cause bleed and dark stool. use tab.pantaprazole before breakfast for one week. if your allergic to above drug and consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care