Entrogyl Tablet

Entrogyl Tablet is used to treat diarrhea and abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas. It also kills diarrhea-causing bacteria. Entrogyl 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. The most common side effects are nausea, metallic taste, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence, weakness, nervousness, headache, and blurred vision. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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 this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling, and itching.

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea

Entrogyl Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Simethicone, Dicyclomine, Diloxanide and Tinidazole which treat intestinal infections. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.is a luminal amoebicide which acts inside the intestines to kill the infection-causing microorganisms (amoeba). Diloxanide is combined with tinidazole in case of severe intestinal infections. Tinidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other infectious microorganisms by damaging the DNA.

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. Entrogyl Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Metallic taste
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Flatulence
• Sleepiness
• Weakness
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision

AlcoholUNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Entrogyl Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Entrogyl Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Entrogyl Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Entrogyl Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Entrogyl Tablet may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.

KidneyCAUTION

Entrogyl Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Entrogyl Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

If you miss a dose of Entrogyl 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