PRODUCT DETAILS

About Normagut 5mg Tablet

MOSAPRIDE contains a class of medicines known as 'gastrointestinal agents,' primarily used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus).  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (esophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. 

MOSAPRIDE contains Mosapride, primarily used to treat GERD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). It works by increasing the release of certain chemicals (acetylcholine), which helps to improve the movement of food inside the intestine. Thus, there is increased gastric emptying of both liquid and solid from the intestine.

Uses of Normagut 5mg Tablet

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Medicinal Benefits of Normagut 5mg Tablet

MOSAPRIDE contains a class of medicines known as 'gastrointestinal agents,' containing Mosapride, primarily used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus). It is basically a gastroprokinetic agent that increases gastrointestinal motility. It works by increasing the release of certain chemicals (acetylcholine); which helps to improve the movement of food inside the intestine. Thus, there is increased gastric emptying of both liquid and solid from the intestine.

Directions for Use

The tablet form of MOSAPRIDE should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet. Depending on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take MOSAPRIDE.

Side Effects of Normagut 5mg Tablet

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Abdominal pain and cramps
• Sleeplessness
• Loss of appetite
• Unusual tiredness and weakness

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take MOSAPRIDE if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking MOSAPRIDE if you have a stomach or intestine tumor, liver disease. Do not take MOSAPRIDE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as its safety and efficacy are not yet established. MOSAPRIDE may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert. MOSAPRIDE should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and grapefruit juice along with MOSAPRIDE as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can elevate stomach acid production. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. MOSAPRIDE should be taken with caution in elderly patients as they are more prone to adverse effects of MOSAPRIDE, so that dose adjustment might be required. If you have gastrointestinal bleeding, please do not take MOSAPRIDE as it might increase your bleeding and lead to bloody or coffee-colored stools.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

MOSAPRIDE may have interaction with antibiotics (erythromycin), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), anti-malarial (quinine), heart medicines (amiodarone, sotalol), anti-psychotic (haloperidol), antihistamine (terfenadine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

MOSAPRIDE may have interactions with liver, kidney or heart disorders, respiratory disorders (hypercapnia (too much carbon-di-oxide in the bloodstream) and hypoxemia (low level of oxygen in bloodstream)), gastrointestinal bleeding, any obstruction in the intestine, stomach or intestine tumor.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking MOSAPRIDE. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.

PREGNANCY

The safety and efficacy are not known in pregnant women. So, you should take it only if prescribed by a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not known whether MOSAPRIDE passes through the breast milk or not. So, you should take it only if prescribed by a doctor.

DRIVING

MOSAPRIDE may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.