Gastracaine Tablet

Give Gastracaine Tablet to your child orally in the dose, time, and way as prescribed. The duration of treatment will depend on your child's condition. Do not give it more or for longer than prescribed as that may lead to adverse effects. Also, do not stop giving the medicine abruptly as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child’s condition.

Gastracaine Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, burping, loss of appetite, dry mouth, unpleasant chalky taste, and polydipsia (excessive thirst). These are usually temporary and subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, do reach out to your child’s doctor on a priority basis.

Let the doctor know about all the medicines your child is taking. Also, inform the child’s doctor of any history of allergy, intolerance to any food products, abdominal obstruction, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, or birth defects. This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

• Treatment of Abdominal pain

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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. Gastracaine Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Gastracaine Tablet contains three active medicines: Dicyclomine, Magaldrate, and Simethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic that works by relaxing the muscles in your child’s stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms) which further helps relieve cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort. Magaldrate is an alkaline salt that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine that helps in the breakdown of gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.