Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is used to treat acidity and heartburn. It acts on digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily. It also reduces the amount of acid in the stomach which helps to relieve acidity, indigestion, and heartburn.

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, constipation, diarrhea, and dryness in the mouth. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Before taking the medicine always consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver, kidney disease, or any known disease. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.

Uses of Emetec Tablet

Benefits of Emetec Tablet

In Acidity

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn, irritation, stomach pain, and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Heartburn

Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.

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Side effects of Emetec Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Emetec

Dizziness
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Diarrhea

How to use Emetec 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. Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Emetec Tablet works

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Domperidone is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. Famotidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps to relieve acidity, indigestion, and heartburn.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Emetec Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet

₹2.72/Tablet

Famogreat D 10mg/20mg Tablet

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₹2.96/tablet

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Famcool-D 10mg/20mg Tablet

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₹1.91/tablet

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet to get relief from acidity and heartburn.
Avoid taking any antacid at least 2 hours before or after taking Emetec 10mg/20mg Tablet.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity and heartburn:
1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
3. Lose weight if you are obese.
4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
5. Don't drink too much alcohol.
6. Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.

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References

Domperidone and domperidone maleate. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2003 [revised 14 Nov. 2017]. [Accessed 30 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Famotidine. South Granville, New South Wales: Merck Sharp & Dohme Pty., Ltd.; 1996. [Accessed 30 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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