Gim 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Gim 50mg Tablet 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.
Gim 50mg 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.
Benefits of Gim Tablet
In Heartburn
Gim 50mg Tablet helps by promoting faster digestion and preventing the backward flow of stomach acid, which reduces the burning sensation in the chest or heartburn and improves overall comfort after meals.
In Vomiting
Gim 50mg Tablet is used to reduce vomiting by speeding up the passage of food through the digestive tract, helping prevent the buildup that often triggers the urge to vomit.
In Nausea
Gim 50mg Tablet helps relieve nausea by improving the movement of the stomach and intestines, which eases the sensation of queasiness and an unsettled stomach.
Side effects of Gim Tablet
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
Common side effects of Gim
- Diarrhea
How to use Gim 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. Gim 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Gim Tablet works
Gim 50mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gim 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gim 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gim 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gim 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gim 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gim 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gim Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Gim 50mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- Gim 50mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists- Prokinetic Agents
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Gim 50mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety data, Gim 50mg Tablet 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 Gim 50mg Tablet during pregnancy or not.
How long can I take Gim 50mg Tablet?
Gim 50mg Tablet 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.
Is Gim 50mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Gim 50mg Tablet and its metabolites are mainly excreted via the kidneys. Therefore, people with any kidney problems should remain careful while taking Gim 50mg Tablet. 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.
Who should not take Gim 50mg Tablet?
Gim 50mg Tablet 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.
Should I take Gim 50mg Tablet before or after meals?
Food does not interfere with the working of Gim 50mg Tablet. This medicine is generally recommended to be taken before meals.
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Name: Lustre Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Address: 15, BARCELONA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SARDAR PATEL RING ROAD, ODHAV CIRCLE, ODHAV, AHMEDABAD Ahmedabad GJ 382415 IN
Country of origin: India
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