Itop Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal. It also treats stomach discomfort, or heartburn caused by reduced gastrointestinal motility.

Itop Tablet is taken before meals 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 take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea and abdominal pain. They are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor if you are at all concerned about the 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. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Itop Tablet

Side effects of Itop 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 Itop

Diarrhea

How to use Itop 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. Itop Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Itop Tablet works

Itop Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Itop Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Itop Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Itop 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Itop Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Itop Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Itop Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Itop 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.\n \n

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Quick tips

Itop Tablet helps relieve gastritis symptoms such as stomach pain, anorexia, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.
It should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzamide Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists- Prokinetic Agents

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FAQs

Is Itop Tablet safe in pregnancy?

Due to lack of safety data, Itop Tablet should not be used during pregnancy or in women suspected with pregnancy until and unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss with your doctor who will analyze your condition and decide whether you can take Itop Tablet during pregnancy or not.

How long can I take Itop Tablet?

Itop Tablet is recommended to be taken thrice daily before meals. The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy. The exact dose and duration will be decided by your doctor depending on individual need and response.

Is Itop Tablet bad for kidneys?

Itop Tablet and its metabolites are mainly excreted via the kidneys. Therefore, people with any kidney problems should remain careful while taking Itop Tablet. Regular tests for kidney function are required and if side effects related to kidneys (creatinine increased) occur, the medicine is generally discontinued or the dose is reduced.

Who should not take Itop Tablet?

Itop Tablet should not be given to patients in whom there is an increase in gastrointestinal movements. It is harmful in patients having mechanical obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or gastrointestinal bleeding.

Should I take Itop Tablet before or after meals?

Food does not interfere with the working of Itop Tablet. This medicine is generally recommended to be taken before meals.

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