Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of constipation and bloating. It helps in the easy passage of stools, thus relieves constipation. It also helps in easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.
Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet is taken with 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 diarrhea, dryness in mouth, and stomach pain. 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. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise 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 any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet is taken with 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 diarrhea, dryness in mouth, and stomach pain. 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. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise 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 any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Somapride Mps Tablet
Benefits of Somapride Mps Tablet
In Constipation
Constipation refers to irregular passing of stools, or hard and dry stools that makes it difficult to pass stools. Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet helps to stimulate bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.
In Bloating
Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat.
Side effects of Somapride 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 Somapride Mps
- Diarrhea
- Dryness in mouth
- General discomfort
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fulminant hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Jaundice
How to use Somapride 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. Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Somapride Mps Tablet works
Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Somapride Mps Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg 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.
All substitutes
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No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet is prescribed to treat constipation and get relief from bloating.
- Take it at least 2 hours after taking other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Sometimes certain medicines like iron tablets, antibiotics might cause constipation. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of them.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.
- Do not take any other laxative along with Somapride Mps 5 mg/125 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.
- Some healthy tips to prevent constipation from happening:
- Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g.
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.
- Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week.
- Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues.
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Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Address: Shop No. C 469, M. I. D. C, Thane Belapur Road, Rabale, Navi Mumbai - 400701
Country of origin: India
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