Ganaton 50mg tablet

Product Information

Product Name

Ganaton 50mg tablet

Product Description

Brand

Abbott Laboratories

Prescription

Required

Uses

Prokinetic Stomach disorders, Antiemetic & Gastroprokinetic

Composition

Ganaton 50mg 50mg tablet is composed of Itopride (50mg )

Contains

10 tablet(s)/Strip

Pack Size

3x10's tablet

Introduction

Itopride is a dopamine type 2 receptor antagonist with acetylcholinesterase inhibiting characteristics that helps patients suffering from functional dyspepsia speed up stomach emptying. This medicine is typically used to treat GI symptoms induced by decreased GI motility, including non-ulcer/dysmotility dyspepsia, gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), abdominal bloating, regurgitation, heart burn, anorexia, vomiting, and nausea, as well as other gastric, dopamine or prolactin related diseases.

How To Use

Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Expert Advice

Take this medicine before meals.

Reduce the intake of alcohol while taking this medication.

Take this as prescribed by doctor.

Primary Uses

Prokinetic and stomach disorders

Indications

This medicine is used to treat functional dyspepsia (indigestion), non-ulcer dyspepsia (chronic gastritis), sensation of bloating, fullness, upper abdominal pain or discomfort, loss of appetite, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.

Side Effects

This drug can cause diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, increased saliva, nausea, dizziness, headache, and tremors.

Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant females.

Lactation

This medicine is contraindicated or not recommended in in lactating females.

Precautions

Itopride enhances the action of acetylcholine, and may produce cholinergic effects.

Contraindications

This medication is not to be given in gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation, or in conditions where increased GI motility will be harmful.

FAQS

When should I take this medication?

This medication is usually taken on empty stomach before three times a day.

How to store this medication?

Please store the tablet form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from children, and excessive light and moisture. The liquid or suspension form of this medicine is to be refrigerated and stored at 2-8 C. Shake it well before use. Discard the suspension 4 weeks after use.

Is it necessary to take this medication before meals?

Yes, it is necessary to take this medication before meals.

Side Effects:

You may experience drowsiness, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, and increased saliva production.

What should I do if the side effects worsen?

If the side effects worsen, consult your health care provider immediately.