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Gastica Drops
Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsSimethicone (40 mg/ml) + Dill oil (0.005 ml) + Fennel oil (0.0007 ml)
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Description
Gastica Drops is used to manage flatulence (accumulation of gas in the stomach) and relieve the symptoms like stomach discomfort, cramps, and bloating in children below two years of age. This medicine breaks down gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Gastica Drops has mild side effects like nausea and constipation. These side effects subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if these symptoms bother your child or worsen. Avoid using this medicine if your child is allergic to it.
Gastica Drops should be given with food or milk before bedtime. Give these drops to your child in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not give more than the prescribed dose as it may lead to severe side effects.
Gastica Drops may not be suitable for all children. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor about your child's complete medical history, including kidney or liver problems if any, and all your child's ongoing medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Gastica Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Gastica Drops
Nausea and vomiting
Constipation
Dry mouth
Loss of appetite
Uses of Gastica Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Infantile colic
Infantile colic or baby colic is a condition of intense crying or irritability in a well-fed, healthy baby. Episodes of crying for 3 or more hours each day, more than 3 days a week, with the refusal of feeding could be a sign of infantile colic. This is a temporary condition and may also subside on its own. Gastica Drops is used to treat colic pain due to stomach discomfort in infants especially breastfed infants.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Gastica Drops to show its action is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Gastica Drops remains active in the body is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Gastica Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Gastica Drops is recommended to be used in children only.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Gastica Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
Allergy
Avoid giving Gastica Drops if your child is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Gastica Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
Breast-feeding
Gastica Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
General warnings
Other medicines
Gastica Drops may interact with many other medicines and may cause side effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform your paediatrician about all your child's ongoing medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning the treatment with this medicine.
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe Gastica Drops for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your paediatrician in such cases.
Use in children
Gastica Drops is not used in infants under the age of six months as the safety and efficacy data of this medicine have not been established in that age group.
Missed Dose
Give the missed dose of Gastica Drops as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek medical emergency in case of an Gastica Drops overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Levothyroxine
Liothyronine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Give Gastica Drops as advised by your child's doctor. Never give more than the prescribed dose. Shake the bottle well before use. Use the dropper to administer this medicine.
Gastica Drops is given for short time only. Complete the whole treatment even if your child feels better after a few doses.
Keep this medicine away from children and pets. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. Throw away the unused medicine safely after their expiry date.
Do not give Gastica Drops for more than 2 weeks unless directed by the doctor. Consult your child's doctor if your child's symptoms are not improving.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Gastica Drops reduces excessive gas by breaking down the gas bubbles in the stomach and relieves symptoms such as stomach discomfort and flatulence. It has dill and fennel oil which reduces spasms & increases intestinal motility.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous GI agents, Antiflatulent
Schedule
OTC
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Related Questions
Question:
Can i give gastica drop my beby
My beby very tide motion and much crying before motion
Baby much cry...more
Answer from Dr. M.L.Kothari
Dear parent,
Your child is suffering from contipation,add
Sugar to top milk...more
Question:
My baby is one ND half year old when she was 1 below I used to give gastica drops when needed.shall ...more
Answer from Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
5 drops
Question:
Hello Doctor,
My baby boy is 16 month old so how much gastica Drops can give him.
Please take it on ...more
Answer from Dr. Shebin C E
Greetings you can give 0.5 ml on sos basis maximum three times
Question:
Can Gastica drop be given once a day (5 ml) to a new born ?
Just for better digestion and to get rid...more
Answer from Dr. Mahesh Padsalge
Giving any medicine to new born on your own is dangerous. Consult to pediatricia...more
Question:
My 2months old baby has gas problem. I take care of burping and massage but still she release gases ...more
Answer from Dr. Susanta Kumar Saha
If baby on exclusive breastfeeding , do proper burping after each feed, nothing ...more
Information on this page was last updated on 23 Dec 2021
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