Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip
Product introduction
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is used in the treatment of bloating and abdominal pain. It relieves discomfort and pain caused by excessive gas in the stomach and intestines in conditions such as flatulence and post operative gaseous distention.
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip prevents the formation and accumulation of gas. It also facilitates the passage of gas and allows patients to excrete a greater volume of gas thereby reduces uncomfortable or painful pressure in the stomach and intestines.
This medicine is taken with meals preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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 doctor and doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip may cause some common side effects like diarrhea and stomach upset. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip prevents the formation and accumulation of gas. It also facilitates the passage of gas and allows patients to excrete a greater volume of gas thereby reduces uncomfortable or painful pressure in the stomach and intestines.
This medicine is taken with meals preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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 doctor and doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip may cause some common side effects like diarrhea and stomach upset. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Gastrip Disintegrating Strip
Side effects of Gastrip Disintegrating Strip
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 Gastrip
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
How to use Gastrip Disintegrating Strip
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is to be taken with food.
How Gastrip Disintegrating Strip works
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is an antifoaming medicine. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gastrip Disintegrating Strip?
If you miss a dose of Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- It is better to take with food or at bedtime.
- It is better to take with food or at bedtime.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Poly(Dimethylsiloxane)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anti-Foaming Agents
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Gastrip Disintegrating Strip for?
Abdominal pai*
100%
*Abdominal pain
FAQs
Is Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip antacid?
No. Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is not an antacid. But it is used in preparations which are used as antacid
Is Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip available over the counter?
Yes. Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is sold over the counter without a prescription
Is Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip gluten free?
Yes. Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Is Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip safe?
Yes. Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is relatively safe
Is Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip safe for babies?
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is safe for infants and babies, if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Is it safe to take Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip daily?
It is advisable to take Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip only as per the instructions of the doctor
Is Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip good for gas?
Yes. Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is effective in the treatment of gas
Does it have any side effects?
It does not have any known serious side-effects
Can I take simethicone with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol, or Depakote?
Yes. Simethicone can be taken with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or Depakote (divalproate sodium), if prescribed by your doctor
Does Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip cause nausea or constipation?
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is not known to cause nausea or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Is Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip effective against acid reflux?
Gastrip Orally Disintegrating Strip is effective in controlling acid reflux if combined with an antacid.
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- Simethicone. Princeton. New Jersey: Bracoo Diagnostic. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Simethicone. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Shilpa Medicare Ltd
Address: 12-6-214/A1, Hyderabad Road, Raichur – 584 135, Karnataka, India.
Country of origin: India
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