Gastoseal Capsule SR

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Organic Laboratories
Active Ingredient	Diclofenac (100mg) + Rabeprazole (20mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	303

FAQ

What if you forget to take Gastoseal?

If you miss a dose of Gastoseal, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Gastoseal Capsule SR Reviews

Gastoseal is a combination of two medicines. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Gastoseal should be taken in an empty stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, and constipation. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

How Gastoseal Capsule SR Works

Gastoseal is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Rabeprazole which relieve pain. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling). Rabeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor which prevents damage to the stomach lining caused by Diclofenac.

How to Use Gastoseal Capsule SR

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. Gastoseal is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Gastoseal Capsule SR

In Pain relief: Gastoseal relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondolytis. It also gives relief from muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain and swelling. Gastoseal contains an antacid that prevents acidity that may occur due to this medicine. Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Gastoseal Capsule SR

Pain relief

Gastoseal Capsule SR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Gastoseal should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gastoseal may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Gastoseal is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gastoseal.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Gastoseal may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Gastoseal may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Liver ^CAUTION

Gastoseal should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gastoseal may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.

Quick Tips

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious side effects.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long duration.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Gastoseal reduces pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Gastoseal affects you.
It may also be used to relieve pain in tooth, lower back, ear and throat.