Gerbisa Tablet
Product introduction
Gerbisa Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing the movement in the intestine.
Gerbisa Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Gerbisa Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Uses of Gerbisa Tablet
Benefits of Gerbisa Tablet
In Treatment of Constipation
Gerbisa Tablet is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It takes 6 to 12 hours to work and you may need several doses, but you should not take it every day for more than 5 days. This is a short-term treatment and should only be used when needed. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.
Side effects of Gerbisa Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gerbisa
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Stomach cramp
How to use Gerbisa Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gerbisa Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gerbisa Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gerbisa Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gerbisa Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gerbisa Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gerbisa Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Gerbisa Tablet is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Use of Gerbisa Tablet is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gerbisa Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Together with Gerbisa Tablet, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a Gerbisa Tablet for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Take Gerbisa Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Gerbisa Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant laxatives/purgative
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Gerbisa Tablet
Once A Day
94%
Twice A Day
5%
Alternate Day
1%
Once A Week
1%
What are you using Gerbisa Tablet for?
Constipation
88%
Others
12%
How much was the improvement?
Average
45%
Poor
33%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using Gerbisa Tablet?
Dehydration
67%
No Side Effec*
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Gerbisa Tablet?
With food
67%
Empty stomach
17%
With or witho*
17%
*With or without food
Please rate Gerbisa Tablet on price
Not Expensive
80%
Average
20%
FAQs
Q. Is it safe to use Gerbisa Tablet?
Gerbisa Tablet is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Gerbisa Tablet a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Gerbisa Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Gerbisa Tablet is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.
Q. Is Gerbisa Tablet habit forming?
Gerbisa Tablet can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Gerbisa Tablet effective?
Yes, Gerbisa Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Gerbisa Tablet for constipation?
Gerbisa Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Gerbisa Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Gerbisa Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.
Q. Can I take Gerbisa Tablet with senna?
Gerbisa Tablet and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can the use of Gerbisa Tablet help lose weight?
Gerbisa Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Gerbisa Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.
Q. Does Gerbisa Tablet cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Gerbisa Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Gerbisa Tablet.
Q. Does Gerbisa Tablet cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Gerbisa Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Gerbisa Tablet.
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