Itopride is an effectively increases movement of food and facilitates emptying of the stomach. It is used for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Dyspepsia, and other associated motility disorders.
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. It should be used only if the potential benefits outweigh the associated risks.
Use of this medicine in breastfeeding mothers is not recommended. If the need of this medicine is absolutely necessary then breastfeeding should be discontinued prior to uptake.
use of this medicine is not recommended in children who are less than 16 years old.
This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients as the risk of side effects are increasingly high.
Report any instance indicating bleeding of the stomach like presence of blood in stools, black or coffee colored stools to the doctor. This medicine should not be used if bleeding is evident or even suspected.
Report any incidence indicating intestinal blockage like severe bloating, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramps, constipation etc to the doctor. Use of this medicine is not recommended in such cases.
Report the use of all other medicine including supplements and herbs to the doctor while receiving this medicine.
