Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Gertac DM for acidity as it decreases the release of acid in your stomach which is responsible for acidity, burping, and discomfort in your stomach. You are advised to take it before a meal or as prescribed by your doctor.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gertac DM can help to reduce gas (flatulence) by preventing acidity (through decreasing the release of acid in your stomach) and facilitating gastric emptying.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Gertac DM contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Gertac DM does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Ideally, Gertac DM should be taken by mouth once daily but it can be taken twice in some cases depending on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken before 30 minutes of eating food to prevent acidity and heartburn. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypersensitivity and improper liver function.