Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is used to treat acidity and heartburn. It acts on digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily. It also reduces the amount of acid in the stomach which helps to relieve acidity, indigestion, and heartburn. Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Common side effects of this medicine include headache, constipation, diarrhea, and dryness in the mouth. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Before taking the medicine always consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver, kidney disease, or any known disease. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.

• Acidity
• Heartburn

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Domperidone is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. Famotidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps to relieve acidity, indigestion, and heartburn.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Diarrhea

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCAUTION

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal