Ganaton 50mg Tablet

Short Description

Ganaton Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Ganaton Tablet is taken before meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea and abdominal pain. They are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor if you are at all concerned about the side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. This medicine may also cause diarrhea so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. Before taking this medicine you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

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. Ganaton Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

diarrhea abdominal pain

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ganaton Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Ganaton Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Ganaton Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Ganaton 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.

Ganaton 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.