Zitoprid (50mg) 10 Tablets

Overview

Zitoprid 50mg 10 Tablets is a gastrointestinal motility medicine containing itopride hydrochloride 50mg. Itopride is used to support stomach and upper intestinal movement in conditions where slow gastric emptying or impaired digestive motility contributes to symptoms such as bloating, early fullness, upper abdominal discomfort, nausea, heartburn-like reflux symptoms and post-meal heaviness. This product is intended for use under medical supervision, especially because digestive symptoms can have many causes and may require proper diagnosis before treatment.

Zitoprid is commonly associated with the treatment of functional dyspepsia, non-ulcer dyspepsia, chronic indigestion symptoms and gastroparesis-like delayed stomach emptying. It does not replace lifestyle management, dietary review or investigation of warning symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood, black stools, difficulty swallowing, persistent vomiting or severe abdominal pain.

Benefits

• Helps improve stomach emptying and digestive motility
• May reduce bloating and heaviness after meals
• May support control of nausea linked to delayed gastric emptying
• Useful in functional or non-ulcer dyspepsia when clinically appropriate

Key Features

• Itopride hydrochloride 50mg per tablet
• Pack of 10 oral tablets
• Gastrointestinal prokinetic medicine
• Used for digestive motility-related symptoms when prescribed
• May support relief from bloating, early satiety and post-meal fullness

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush or chew unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist.
• Administration: Oral administration.
• Recommended dose: Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not change dose, frequency or duration without medical advice.
• Adult dose: Dose must be individualized and taken according to the doctor’s prescription.
• Pediatric use: Not recommended for children unless specifically prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Elderly use: Elderly patients should use only under medical supervision because they may be more sensitive to side effects or have kidney, liver or heart conditions.
• When to take: Often taken before meals when prescribed, but follow the exact timing advised by your healthcare professional.
• With food: Commonly advised before meals; follow the prescriber’s instructions.
• Missed dose: Take the missed dose when remembered unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.
• Overdose: Seek urgent medical help or contact a poison control or emergency service if too many tablets are taken. Take the medicine pack with you if possible.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Nausea

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Severe allergic reaction
• Palpitations or fainting
• Severe or persistent diarrhea
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Unusual breast discharge or hormonal symptoms
• Severe abdominal pain

Allergic reaction

Do not take if you have had an allergic reaction to itopride. Seek urgent help for rash, swelling of the face or throat, severe dizziness or breathing difficulty.

Safety and Precautions

• Do not use without medical advice if symptoms are severe, persistent or unexplained.
• Seek urgent care for black stools, vomiting blood, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, severe abdominal pain or persistent vomiting.
• May cause dizziness in some patients.
• Inform your doctor about all current medicines and health conditions.
• Use with caution in liver or kidney disease.
• Use with caution in elderly patients.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if dizziness or drowsiness occurs.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
• Do not share this medicine with others.

When not to use

Known allergy to itopride or any tablet ingredient | Gastrointestinal bleeding | Mechanical intestinal obstruction | Gastrointestinal perforation | Any condition where increased gastrointestinal motility may be harmful

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only if clearly advised by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare professional before use while breastfeeding.
• Liver: Use with caution in liver disease and only under medical supervision.
• Kidney: Use with caution in kidney disease and only under medical supervision.
• Heart: Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, palpitations or are taking medicines that affect heart rhythm.
• Driving: Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy, tired or less alert.
• Alcohol: Avoid or limit alcohol because it may worsen dizziness and digestive irritation.

Interactions

Drugs:

• Anticholinergic medicines may reduce the prokinetic effect of itopride.
• Other dopamine antagonist or prokinetic medicines may increase adverse-effect risk.
• Medicines whose absorption is affected by gastric emptying may require monitoring.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription, non-prescription, herbal and supplement products.

Food:

• Follow the prescribed timing, commonly before meals. Avoid alcohol unless your healthcare professional confirms it is safe.

Conditions:

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Mechanical obstruction
• Gastrointestinal perforation
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Heart rhythm disorders

Storage and Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Keep in original packaging until use.
• Store at room temperature; protect from heat and moisture.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Do not use expired tablets. Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of unused or expired medicine safely.

Disclaimer

This information is for educational and product-identification purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use Zitoprid only as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.