Gastron 10mg Tablet
Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
47.81

USED FOR:
Heartburn Indigestion

COMPOSITION:
Cisapride (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Gastron 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Gastron 10mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Gastron 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

UNSAFE
Kidney
UNSAFE

Gastron 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Gastron 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gastron 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Cisapride   10mg

Uses of Gastron Tablet
Gastron 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of heartburn and indigestion.

How to use Gastron Tablet
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. Gastron 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Gastron Tablet works
Gastron 10mg Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Nausea, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Gastron Tablet

Do not take cisapride if you have history of irregular heartbeats, heart disease, kidney disease or lung disease.
Stop taking cisapride and contact your doctor immediately if you faint, become dizzy or develop any other unusual symptoms.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Never take more than the recommended dose of cisapride as it can adversely affect normal heartbeat of an individual.
Do not drink alcohol or take medicines called benzodiazepines along with cisapride as they can cause excessive drowsiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does it take Gastron to act?
It takes approximately 15-30 minutes for Gastron to act

Q. Is Gastron banned?
Yes, Gastron is banned in India and many other countries around the globe

Q. Does Nexium contain Gastron?
No. Nexium is brand (proprietary) name for esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor drug used to prevent excessive stomach acid secretion, which further prevents reflux.