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Gastractiv Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting. Secondary and off-label uses of Gastractiv Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Gastractiv Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gastractiv Tablet include Dry Mouth. While these are the most often observed Gastractiv Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gastractiv Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gastractiv Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Gastractiv Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gastractiv Tablet related warnings section.
Gastractiv Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Gastractiv Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Gastractiv Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Gastractiv Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gastractiv Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gastractiv Tablet is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Gastractiv Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Gastractiv can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gastractiv right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gastractiv Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Gastractiv can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Gastractiv Tablet on the Kidneys?
Gastractiv can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Gastractiv Tablet on the Liver?
Gastractiv can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Gastractiv Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Gastractiv without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gastractiv Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gastractiv Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gastractiv Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gastractiv Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gastractiv Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gastractiv Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gastractiv Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gastractiv Tablet
You can take Gastractiv Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gastractiv Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gastractiv Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 666-667
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1310-1311
