Gipant: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gipant Benefits

Gipant is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Gipant Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gipant Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gipant is used -

Severe

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Vertigo
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dyspepsia
Rhinitis
Insomnia

Gipant Related Warnings

Is the use of Gipant safe for pregnant women?

Gipant is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Gipant safe during breastfeeding?

Gipant may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Gipant, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Gipant.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gipant on the Kidneys?

Gipant does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Gipant on the Liver?

Gipant is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Gipant on the Heart?

Gipant is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gipant with Other Drugs

Gipant should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Gipant Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gipant unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

How to use Gipant?

General precautions for Gipant

Frequently asked Questions about Gipant

Question over 5 years ago

Is Gipant and omeprazole same?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Gipant and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitor and used to treat hyperacidity and ulcer.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gipant cause weight gain?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Rarely Gipant causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform the doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Gipant with levothyroxine?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Gipant with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gipant cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gipant can cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea could be a sign of a contracted infection too. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor light away without further delay.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Gipant?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Gipant should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.