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Gastrogyl Ds is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Amebiasis, Bacterial Infections, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Gastrogyl Ds has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Gastrogyl Ds depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gastrogyl Ds include Dry Mouth, Headache, Fatigue. Some other side effects of Gastrogyl Ds have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Gastrogyl Ds normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gastrogyl Ds is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Gastrogyl Ds's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gastrogyl Ds related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Gastrogyl Ds are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Gastrogyl Ds may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Gastrogyl Ds, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gastrogyl Ds is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Gastrogyl Ds safe for pregnant women?
Gastrogyl DS may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Gastrogyl DS, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Gastrogyl Ds safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Gastrogyl DS. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Gastrogyl Ds on the Kidneys?
Gastrogyl DS may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gastrogyl Ds on the Liver?
Gastrogyl DS is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gastrogyl Ds on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Gastrogyl DS on the heart have been reported.
Gastrogyl Ds should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gastrogyl Ds unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gastrogyl Ds habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gastrogyl Ds is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gastrogyl Ds you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gastrogyl Ds is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gastrogyl Ds for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gastrogyl Ds
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Gastrogyl Ds with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gastrogyl Ds
Taking alcohol with Gastrogyl Ds can be dangerous.
Yes, Gastrogyl DS can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.
Gastrogyl DS can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Gastrogyl DS on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Gastrogyl DS is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division for this it stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which is other drugs to resistant.
Yes, you can take Gastrogyl DS for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Gastrogyl DS. Please consult your doctor before taking Gastrogyl DS for the above-mentioned infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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