Acotiamide Information

Acotiamide is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Indigestion. Secondary and off-label uses of Acotiamide have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Acotiamide is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acotiamide as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acotiamide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Acotiamide's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Acotiamide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acotiamide related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Acotiamide have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Acotiamide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acotiamide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Acotiamide Benefits & Uses
Acotiamide Dosage & How to Take
Acotiamide Side Effects
Acotiamide Related Warnings
Acotiamide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acotiamide
Acotiamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acotiamide Benefits & Uses

Acotiamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Other Benefits

Abdominal Pain

Acotiamide 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: Abdominal Pain Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Abdominal Pain Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Acotiamide Side Effects

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

Unknown

Headache
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting

Acotiamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Acotiamide safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Acotiamide during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Acotiamide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Acotiamide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Acotiamide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acotiamide on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Acotiamide on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Acotiamide on the Liver?

Acotiamide has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acotiamide on the Heart?

Acotiamide has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Acotiamide Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Acotiamide

Is this Acotiamide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Acotiamide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acotiamide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Acotiamide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Acotiamide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Acotiamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acotiamide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Acotiamide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acotiamide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Acotiamide with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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