Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Gastractiv Drop

Do not take Domperidone, if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the tablets.
Do not take the medicine, if you notice black, tarry stools (bowel motions) or blood in your stools, blockage or tear in the intestines or if you have a tumor of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma).
Do not take the drug, if you have moderate to severe liver disease, heart problems (irregular heart rate or heart failure) or abnormal salt levels in the blood.
Do not crush or chew the tablets, swallow them whole with a glass of water.
Do not take the drug if you intend to drive or operate heavy machinery as it may cause drowsiness.
Always take the tablets 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if needed, before going to bed at night.
Consult your doctor, if you are above 60 years of age and taking domperidone for a long period of time.
Inform your doctor, if you are already taking medicines for fungal infections (ketoconazole) or antibiotics (e.g. gentamycin, erythromycin).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Gastractiv used for?
Gastractiv is used for the treatment of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting as and when recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Gastractiv an over the counter drug?
Gastractiv is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription.

Q. Does Gastractiv cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with the use of Gastractiv. If you notice any abnormal weight gain while using Gastractiv, please talk to your doctor.

Q. Does Gastractiv raise the blood pressure?
The increase in blood pressure is generally not seen with the use of Gastractiv. But if you experience an increase in blood pressure while using Gastractiv, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv for morning sickness?
Gastractiv is not indicated or recommended for treating morning sickness. Please consult your doctor if you plan to take any medicine for treating morning sickness.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with antibiotics?
The use of Gastractiv with antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, spiramycin, and some antifungals is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before using any antibiotics with Gastractiv.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with lansoprazole?
Yes, Gastractiv can be taken with lansoprazole as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen when they are taken together. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with doxycycline?
Yes, Gastractiv can be taken with doxycycline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Gastractiv with doxycycline.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with omeprazole?
Yes, Gastractiv can be taken with omeprazole. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with citalopram?
The use of Gastractiv with citalopram is not recommended as it may increase the underlying heart problems like prolonged QTc interval. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with amitriptyline?
Yes, Gastractiv can be taken with amitriptyline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Gastractiv with amitriptyline.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with amoxicillin?
Yes, Gastractiv can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Gastractiv with amoxicillin.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with paracetamol?
Yes, Gastractiv can be taken with paracetamol. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with tramadol?
Yes, Gastractiv can be taken with tramadol as no drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Gastractiv with tramadol.

Q. Is Gastractiv safe?
Yes. Gastractiv is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.

Q. Is Gastractiv used for motion sickness?
Gastractiv is indicated for use in motion sickness. Please consult your doctor before using Gastractiv for motion sickness as it must be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Gastractiv an antibiotic?
No, Gastractiv is not an antibiotic. Gastractiv is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick).

Q. Does Gastractiv cause drowsiness?
Drowsiness has been reported as one of the rare side effects with Gastractiv. Please talk to your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Gastractiv.

Q. Does Gastractiv increase milk secretion?
Yes, Gastractiv can increase milk secretion also known as galactorrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Gastractiv. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing this side effect while taking this medicine.

Q. Does Gastractiv cause bloating (gas)?
Gastractiv can cause some uncommon gastrointestinal side effects like regurgitation, appetite disorder, and heartburn, diarrhoea. However, bloating (gas) has not been reported as a side effect with Gastractiv.

Q. Does Gastractiv cause hair loss?
Gastractiv has not been reported to cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive hair loss while taking Gastractiv.

Q. Does Gastractiv help to treat constipation?
Gastractiv is not indicated to treat constipation. Please talk to your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Does Gastractiv cause heart problems?
Gastractiv may be associated with an increased risk of heartbeat problem and heart attack. This risk may be more likely in those over 60 years old or taking higher doses. The risk also increases when Gastractiv is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Gastractiv.

Q. Does Gastractiv cause constipation?
Yes, Gastractiv has been seen to cause constipation as a side effect.Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation while using Gastractiv.

Q. Does Gastractiv help to relieve bloating (gas)?
Gastractiv is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). It is not indicated to treat bloating (gas). Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Q. Can I take Gastractiv with rabeprazole?
Gastractiv can be safely taken with Rabeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Gastractiv increases gut motility and Rabeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.