Retride 50mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Unichem Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Itopride (50mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Benzamide Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist-Prokinetic agent |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 479 |
FAQ
Is Retride 50mg safe in pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety data, Retride 50mg should not be used during pregnancy or in women suspected with pregnancy until and unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss with your doctor who will analyze your condition and decide whether you can take Retride 50mg during pregnancy or not.
Who should not take Retride 50mg?
Retride 50mg should not be given to patients in whom there is an increase in gastrointestinal movements. It is harmful in patients having mechanical obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Is Retride 50mg bad for kidneys?
Retride 50mg and its metabolites are mainly excreted via the kidneys. Therefore, people with any kidney problems should remain careful while taking Retride 50mg. Regular tests for kidney function are required and if side effects related to kidneys (creatinine increased) occur, the medicine is generally discontinued or the dose is reduced.
How long can I take Retride 50mg?
Retride 50mg is recommended to be taken thrice daily before meals. The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy. The exact dose and duration will be decided by your doctor depending on individual need and response.
Should I take Retride 50mg before or after meals?
Food does not interfere with the working of Retride 50mg. This medicine is generally recommended to be taken before meals.
What if you forget to take Retride Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Retride 50mg, 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.\n \n
Retride 50mg Tablet Reviews
Retride 50mg is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal. It also treats stomach discomfort, or heartburn caused by reduced gastrointestinal motility.
Retride 50mg 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.
Retride 50mg 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.
How Retride 50mg Tablet Works
Retride 50mg 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.
How to Use Retride 50mg Tablet
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. Retride 50mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Retride 50mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Heartburn: Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Retride 50mg improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn.You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.
- In Treatment of Nausea: Retride 50mg blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or any other medical treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
Uses of Retride 50mg Tablet
- Treatment of Heartburn
- Treatment of Nausea
Retride 50mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Retride 50mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Retride 50mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Retride 50mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Retride 50mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Retride 50mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Retride 50mg. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Retride 50mg 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.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
References
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Itopride.
- Itopride [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Prague, Czech Republic: PRO.MED.CS Praha a.s.; 2022.