Zelusco 100mg Tablet
Zelusco 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of indigestion. It also helps to relieve bloating after meals, pain in the upper abdomen, and early satiety (feeling full after having a small amount of food).
Zelusco 100mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Zelusco 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of indigestion. It also helps to relieve bloating after meals, pain in the upper abdomen, and early satiety (feeling full after having a small amount of food).
Zelusco 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of indigestion. It also helps to relieve bloating after meals, pain in the upper abdomen, and early satiety (feeling full after having a small amount of food).
Zelusco 100mg Tablet is taken before meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. 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 are headaches, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, nausea, and rash. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise, and a healthy diet will help you to get better results.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.
03Uses
Treatment of Functional dyspepsia
04How To Use
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. Zelusco 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
Zelusco 100mg Tablet increases the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that can increase the motility of the intestine.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Zelusco Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Zelusco 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Functional dyspepsia
Functional dyspepsia is another term for indigestion that is not associated with a specific cause. It may cause symptoms such as an early feeling of fullness after eating, stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, and bloating. Zelusco 100mg Tablet helps treat these symptoms by increasing the rate of stomach emptying. Take it exactly as it is prescribed. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce these symptoms. Think about what foods trigger your symptoms 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 to 4 hours of going to bed.
08Side Effects
Headache
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zelusco 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zelusco 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zelusco 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zelusco 100mg 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 Zelusco 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zelusco 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Zelusco 100mg Tablet should be taken before meals.
Always take the complete course of treatment as advised by your doctor even if you start to feel better.
Make lifestyle changes like lose weight if you are overweight and avoid smoking.
Avoid foods that can aggravate your symptoms like coffee, citrus fruits, high-fat, spicy and pickled foods.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
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