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Elthon

Elthon

itopride

Manufacturer:

Abbott

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

Abbott
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Itopride HCl
Indications/Uses
GI symptoms caused by gastric dysmotility & delayed gastric emptying, sensation of bloating, early satiety, post-prandial fullness, upper abdominal pain or discomfort, anorexia, heartburn, nausea & vomiting. Functional (non-ulcer) dyspepsia or chronic gastritis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 150 mg daily (50 mg tid). Duration: Up to 8 wk.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients in whom an increase in GI motility could be harmful eg, GI hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation.
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Special Precautions
May enhance acetylcholine actions & may produce cholinergic side effects. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <16 yr. Elderly.
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Adverse Reactions
Abdominal pain, diarrhea.
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Drug Interactions
May influence absorption particularly in drugs w/ narrow therapeutic index, SR or EC formulation. May reduce action w/ anticholinergics.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories / Antiemetics
ATC Classification
A03FA07 - itopride ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Elthon FC tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
2 × 10's;6 × 10's
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