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Gistress Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Gistress Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Gistress Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Gistress Tablet include Constipation. Some other side effects of Gistress Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gistress Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Gistress Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gistress Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes must refrain from the use of Gistress Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gistress Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Gistress Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gistress Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Gistress 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gistress Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gistress Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Gistress for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Gistress Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Gistress for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Gistress Tablet on the Kidneys?
Gistress rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gistress Tablet on the Liver?
Gistress is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gistress Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Gistress for the heart.
Gistress 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 Gistress Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gistress Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gistress Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gistress Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gistress Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gistress Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gistress Tablet
It is safe to take Gistress Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gistress Tablet
Information about the interaction of Gistress Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, you can take Gistress and pantoprazole together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take pantoprazole 30 minutes before taking Gistress.
Usually, Gistress is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Gistress as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
Yes, Gistress might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.
No, Gistress is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Gistress does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience