Functional, non-ulcer dyspepsia, bloating, gastric fullness, discomfort to pain in epigastrium, anorexia, heartburn, nausea

Active Ingredient: Itopride

Indication for Itopride

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms of functional, non-ulcer dyspepsia, like feelings of bloating, gastric fullness, discomfort to pain in epigastrium, anorexia, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

150 mg in 3 divided doses daily

For:

Dosage regimens

Oral, 50 milligrams itopride, 3 times daily.

Detailed description

The recommended dose for adults is 150 mg daily, i.e. 50 mg 3 times a day before meal. This dose can be reduced if required in the course of disease. The exact dosage and duration of treatment depends on the clinical state of the patient. The duration of the administration in clinical studies was maximally 8 weeks.

Dosage considerations

It should be administered before meal.

Active ingredient

Itopride

Itopride activates the gastrointestinal propulsive motility by dopamine D2 receptors antagonistic action and acetylcholine esterase inhibitory action. Itopride activates acetylcholine release and inhibits its degradation.

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