Gutrex Plus Capsule
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Product introduction
Gutrex Plus Capsule is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.
Gutrex Plus Capsule 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, stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, difficulty in urination, coordination impairment, and confusion. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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 sleepiness.
Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Gutrex Plus Capsule 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, stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, difficulty in urination, coordination impairment, and confusion. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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 sleepiness.
Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Gutrex Plus Capsule
Benefits of Gutrex Plus Capsule
In Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Gutrex Plus Capsule relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. 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.
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.
Side effects of Gutrex Plus Capsule
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 Gutrex Plus
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty in urination
- Drowsiness
- Impaired coordination
- Confusion
How to use Gutrex Plus Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gutrex Plus Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Gutrex Plus Capsule works
Gutrex Plus Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Pantoprazole, Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium which treat irritable bowel syndrome. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which in turn relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Clidinium is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gutrex Plus Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gutrex Plus Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gutrex Plus Capsule 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
Gutrex Plus Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Gutrex Plus Capsule may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
As Gutrex Plus Capsule may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gutrex Plus Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gutrex Plus Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gutrex Plus Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gutrex Plus Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gutrex Plus Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Gutrex Plus Capsule, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Gutrex Plus Capsule for the treatment of pain and other discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
- Do not take Gutrex Plus Capsule at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
- Keep sipping water or have sugar-free gum in order to relieve dryness in the mouth.
- Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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- Pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate [EMC SmPC]. Wooburn Green, High Wycombe: Takeda UK Ltd.; 2009 [revised 6th Aug. 2019] (online) Available from:
- MedlinePlus. Chlordiazepoxide. [Last Revised 14 Apr. 2017]. [Accessed 30 Jan. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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