Gfast 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Gfast 50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal. It also treats stomach discomfort, or heartburn caused by reduced gastrointestinal motility.
Gfast 50mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of low gastric motility, acid reflux (hyperacidity and chestburn), nausea and vomiting
Gfast 50mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of low gastric motility, acid reflux (hyperacidity and chestburn), nausea and vomiting
Uses of Gfast Tablet
Benefits of Gfast Tablet
In Treatment of Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Gfast 50mg Tablet improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.
In Treatment of Nausea
Gfast 50mg Tablet blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or any other medical treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
Side effects of Gfast 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 Gfast
- Diarrhea
How to use Gfast 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. Gfast 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Gfast Tablet works
Gfast 50mg Tablet is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gfast 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gfast 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gfast 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gfast 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gfast 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gfast 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Gfast 50mg Tablet helps relieve gastritis symptoms such as stomach pain, anorexia, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.
- It should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist-Prokinetic agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Gfast 50mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety data, Gfast 50mg Tablet should not be used during pregnancy or in women suspected with pregnancy until and unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss with your doctor who will analyze your condition and decide whether you can take Gfast 50mg Tablet during pregnancy or not.
How long can I take Gfast 50mg Tablet?
Gfast 50mg Tablet is recommended to be taken thrice daily before meals. The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy. The exact dose and duration will be decided by your doctor depending on individual need and response.
Is Gfast 50mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Gfast 50mg Tablet and its metabolites are mainly excreted via the kidneys. Therefore, people with any kidney problems should remain careful while taking Gfast 50mg Tablet. Regular tests for kidney function are required and if side effects related to kidneys (creatinine increased) occur, the medicine is generally discontinued or the dose is reduced.
Who should not take Gfast 50mg Tablet?
Gfast 50mg Tablet should not be given to patients in whom there is an increase in gastrointestinal movements. It is harmful in patients having mechanical obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Should I take Gfast 50mg Tablet before or after meals?
Food does not interfere with the working of Gfast 50mg Tablet. This medicine is generally recommended to be taken before meals.
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Address: House No-44, Ground Floor, Barthakur Mill Road, Ulubari, Guwahati, Kamrup,Assam, PIN -781007
Country of origin: India
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