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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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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.
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, Gistress is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
No, Gistress does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.
No, Gistress does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Gistress might be helpful in treating GERD. It helps in GERD by forming a protective layer on the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well esophagus that protects the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and acidity.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155
