Gitune 50mg Tablet
Itopride (50mg)
by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Gitune 50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal. It also treats stomach discomfort, or heartburn caused by reduced gastrointestinal motility. Gitune 50mg Tablet is taken before meals 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 take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea and abdominal pain. They are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor if you are at all concerned about the 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 sleepiness. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
Uses
- Treatment of Heartburn
- Treatment of Nausea
Benefits
In treatment of Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Gitune 50mg Tablet improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.
How it works
Gitune 50mg Tablet 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.
How to use
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. Gitune 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gitune 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Gitune 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Gitune 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Gitune 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Gitune 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Gitune 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Gitune 50mg 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.\\n \\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Benzamide Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
- Action Class
- Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist-Prokinetic agent
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitune 50mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety data, Gitune 50mg Tablet should not be used during pregnancy or in women suspected with pregnancy until and unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss with your doctor who will analyze your condition and decide whether you can take Gitune 50mg Tablet during pregnancy or not.
How long can I take Gitune 50mg Tablet?
Gitune 50mg Tablet is recommended to be taken thrice daily before meals. The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy. The exact dose and duration will be decided by your doctor depending on individual need and response.
Is Gitune 50mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Gitune 50mg Tablet and its metabolites are mainly excreted via the kidneys. Therefore, people with any kidney problems should remain careful while taking Gitune 50mg Tablet. Regular tests for kidney function are required and if side effects related to kidneys (creatinine increased) occur, the medicine is generally discontinued or the dose is reduced.
Who should not take Gitune 50mg Tablet?
Gitune 50mg Tablet should not be given to patients in whom there is an increase in gastrointestinal movements. It is harmful in patients having mechanical obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Should I take Gitune 50mg Tablet before or after meals?
Food does not interfere with the working of Gitune 50mg Tablet. This medicine is generally recommended to be taken before meals.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Itopride (50mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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