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Gatia is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Other than this, Gatia has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Gatia depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gatia are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Gatia have been listed ahead. These side effects of Gatia are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gatia is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Gatia has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gatia related warnings section.
Gatia is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gatia contraindications section.
Besides this, Gatia may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gatia is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Gatia is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Gatia safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Gatia. It is best to stop taking Gatia immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Gatia safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Gatia may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Gatia should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Gatia on the Kidneys?
Gatia does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gatia on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gatia on the liver.
What is the effect of Gatia on the Heart?
Using Gatia does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gatia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gatia unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gatia habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gatia.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gatia as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are some side effects associated with the use of Gatia.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gatia for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gatia
Taking Gatia with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gatia
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gatia with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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