Itoguard
Itoguard Products are primarily used for
Heartburn, Vomiting, Nausea
About Itoguard Products
Itoguard Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Itoguard are Diarrhea, Headache, Abdominal pain.
How Itoguard Products work
Itopride 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.
Patient Concerns about Itoguard Products
Frequently asked questions about Itoguard Products
Frequently asked questions about Itopride
Q. Is Itoguard 50mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety data, Itoguard 50mg 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 Itoguard 50mg Tablet during pregnancy or not.
Q. How long can I take Itoguard 50mg Tablet?
Itoguard 50mg 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.
Q. Is Itoguard 50mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Itoguard 50mg Tablet and its metabolites are mainly excreted via the kidneys. Therefore, people with any kidney problems should remain careful while taking Itoguard 50mg 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.
Q. Who should not take Itoguard 50mg Tablet?
Itoguard 50mg 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.
Q. Should I take Itoguard 50mg Tablet before or after meals?
Food does not interfere with the working of Itoguard 50mg Tablet. This medicine is generally recommended to be taken before meals.