Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It prevents the feeling of nausea and sickness in pregnant women. It also provides nutrition to the body.
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. To cope up with the side effects, you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicine for any health condition. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness, also can harm the baby in the womb. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. You must take adequate rest for a faster recovery, also take a healthy diet. To avoid nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, you may drink lemon-infused water. You can also add salad sprinkled with black salt to your diet. Visit your doctor regularly for laboratory and diagnostic tests as per advice.
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick during pregnancy. This medicine helps you cope up with nausea or vomiting that occurs due to hormonal changes during pregnancy and helps you complete the term without much discomfort. It is a very safe and effective medicine. It also contains a vitamin supplement that improves your baby’s immune system as well as brain development and also helps reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Side effects of Gestaid 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 Gestaid
Dryness in mouth
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness
How to use Gestaid 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. Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Gestaid Tablet works
Doxylamine and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Doxylamine is an antihistamine which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby controlling nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a form of vitamin B which possesses anti-nausea properties.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gestaid Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Gestaid 10mg/10mg 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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Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents.
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Patient concerns
Not eating. Vomiting wt we do.
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Avoiding fluids including tea and water right early in the morning will help. Ginger also helps with the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
I am in the first month of pregnancy and I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (moderate to severe) as well as discomfort. Current medications is Susten SR 200 (OD), Duvadilan retard (OD), Doxinate (BD), Folverine D (OD), Fertigyn 500 (1 amp weekly) and aciloc 150 (BD). What should I do to ease my situation. Please suggest
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The med suggested are to support of pregnancy and for acidity and nausea and vomiting. Continue the same. You can upgrade the med for vomiting after consulting your
My wife is 13 week pregnent her docter change her tablet from mvista to doxynate plus me I know the reason is both tablet aee same. Docter asked to taje doxynate plus 2 tablet at bed time.please suggest.
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Doxynate is tablet to stop vomiting dear. It is ok to take them at bed time. It is widely recommended to take for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
I m in 5th week of pregnancy feeling dizziness n nausea several times of a day is it normal or take any precautions or medicine
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi PATIENT on your good news! Yes nausea and mild vomiting and dizziness is common in early pregnancy. Please maintain a good hydration. Take plenty of fluids during the day. If vomiting is too much you must see a doctor. All the best.
Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Doxylamine and Vitamin B6. This medicine is used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women whose symptoms have not improved after changing their diet or using other non-medicine treatments. Doxylamine works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is given as the deficiency of Vitamin B6 in the body could also be a factor in causing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Q. Can the use of Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet cause drowsiness or sleepiness?
Yes, one of the common side effect of Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is drowsiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in other activities that need your full attention. Do not drink alcohol or take any medicines that may depress the central nervous system like cough and cold medicines, certain pain medicines, and medicines that help you sleep, while you are taking Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet. Severe drowsiness can happen or become worse and may cause falls or accidents.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet?
The use of Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet.
Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet. This medicine can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet can cause increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of nausea or vomiting which is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What is the storage condition for the Gestaid 10mg/10mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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