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Gastocid-D Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

DOMPERIDONE-10MG

Uses:

Nausea, Vomiting.

Medicinal Benefits:

Gastocid-D Tablet contains domperidone, a dopamine antagonist that helps by blocking certain vomiting-inducing receptors in the brain. Gastocid-D Tablet also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and decreases gastric emptying time. Domperidone is occasionally used to boost milk production. If you're experiencing difficulty nursing, your doctor may prescribe it if nothing else has helped.

FAQs

Gastocid-D Tablet contains domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.

If you are intolerant to sugars, please inform your doctor before starting Gastocid-D Tablet as it contains lactose. So, to avoid any unpleasant side effects, do as your doctor advises.

Yes, Gastocid-D Tablet can cause dry mouth. In case you feel excessively thirsty, please increase your fluid intake and do frequent mouth rinses.

If you miss a dose, take your medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until that is due and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Domperidone should be used for the shortest time. It is commonly taken for up to a week. Domperidone can produce irregular heartbeats if taken for an extended time or at a high dose.

No, it is a prescribed medication; it should be used only if specified by the doctor.