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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Bisacodyl (5 mg)

Gerbisa Information

Gerbisa, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suppository,Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Constipation. Secondary and off-label uses of Gerbisa have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Gerbisa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Gerbisa side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Gerbisa normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Gerbisa has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gerbisa related warnings talks about Gerbisa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Gerbisa are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Gerbisa with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Gerbisa is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.


Gerbisa Benefits & Uses

Gerbisa is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Gerbisa Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist, dose range: 5 - 15 mg
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist, dose range: 5 - 15 mg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist, dose range: 5 - 15 mg
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till symptom persist

Gerbisa Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gerbisa is used -

Moderate

  • Mood swings

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

Gerbisa Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Gerbisa safe for pregnant women?


    Gerbisa may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gerbisa again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Gerbisa safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Gerbisa.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Gerbisa on the Kidneys?


    Using Gerbisa does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Gerbisa on the Liver?


    Gerbisa is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Gerbisa on the Heart?


    Gerbisa is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Gerbisa with Other Drugs

Gerbisa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


Gerbisa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gerbisa unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Gerbisa

  • Is this Gerbisa habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Gerbisa has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Gerbisa you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Gerbisa should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Gerbisa is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Gerbisa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Gerbisa


    It is safe to take Gerbisa with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Gerbisa


    Information about the interaction of Gerbisa and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 227-228

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 674

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 227-228

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 674

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 227-228

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 674

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