Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) by relieving symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, or irritation. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.
Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet is taken 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.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, runny nose, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Gastropen MPS Tablet
Side effects of Gastropen MPS 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 Gastropen MPS
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Runny nose
- Headache
How to use Gastropen MPS 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. Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Gastropen MPS Tablet works
Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cisapride and Methylpolysiloxane. Cisapride is a prokinetic which facilitates the movement of intestines, thereby increasing the frequency of bowel movements, softening stools, and reducing abdominal pain/discomfort. Methylpolysiloxane is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gastropen MPS Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg 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.
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Quick tips
- Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet is prescribed to get relief from acidity, heartburn and other discomfort associated with acid reflux.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Do not take other indigestion remedies (antacids) without consulting your doctor.
- Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
- Don't drink too much alcohol.
- Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
- Gastropen MPS 10mg/125mg Tablet is prescribed to get relief from acidity, heartburn and other discomfort associated with acid reflux.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Do not take other indigestion remedies (antacids) without consulting your doctor.
- Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
- Don't drink too much alcohol.
- 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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Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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- DailyMed. Propulsid (Cisapride). [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Methylpolysiloxane. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Cisapride. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cisapride. Titusville, New Jersey: Janssen Pharmaceutica; 2000 [revised Oct. 2006]. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Address: 409, Antriksh Bhawan, 22 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001
Country of origin: India
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