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Gertac 150 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, Heartburn. The alternative uses of Gertac 150 Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Gertac 150 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Gertac 150 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gertac 150 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gertac 150 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gertac 150 Tablet related warnings talks about Gertac 150 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Gertac 150 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Gertac 150 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gertac 150 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Gertac 150 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gertac 150 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Gertac 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Gertac is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Gertac 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Gertac is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gertac 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Gertac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Gertac 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Gertac has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gertac 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Gertac is completely safe for the heart.
Gertac 150 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gertac 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gertac 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Gertac 150 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Gertac 150 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Gertac 150 Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gertac 150 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gertac 150 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gertac 150 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gertac 150 Tablet
Consuming Gertac 150 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Gertac is useful for preventing painkiller (NSAID) induced gastric ulcer. Taking painkillers for a long time may cause stomach pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Gertac is an antihistaminic drug. It works by blocking the histamine receptor further which blocks the action of histamine and hence decreases the acid production in the stomach.
Yes, you can take Gertac with steroids when prescribed by your doctor. No harmful medicinal interactions are reported between these two medications. However, if you feel any discomfort while taking the two of them together please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Gertac is found to increase the uric acid level in blood and cause the gout-like symptom such as pain in the joint, redness, and inflammation of joint. Regular uric acid level monitoring is needed if you are taking this medicine for the longest time.
Gertac is not directly used for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is given if acid secretion increases due to IBS. IBS is managed by a combination of drug therapy like antispasmodic ( to relieve stomach pain), laxatives ( to relieve constipation), and antimotility drugs ( to relieve diarrhea).
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