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Description
Lupin's Acogut Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of symptoms such as bloating, nausea, burping, stomach pain and discomfort, early satiety (a feeling of being full after eating a small amount of food and unable to eat a full meal), etc., associated with dyspepsia (indigestion). It works by increasing the level of a chemical substance that helps in improving gastrointestinal motility (contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract) and promoting the movement of the food from the stomach into the intestine.
Lupin's Acogut Tablet may cause some side effects like diarrhoea, headache, nausea, vomiting, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become worse.
Lupin's Acogut Tablet may be taken before a meal. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose as it may increase the risk of undesired effects.
Lupin's Acogut Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or taking any other medications before starting the treatment with Lupin's Acogut Tablet. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Lupin's Acogut Tablet
Acopep 100 mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lupin's Acogut Tablet
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Rash
Headache
Nausea or Vomiting
Uses of Lupin's Acogut Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Functional Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Lupin's Acogut Tablet is used to treat symptoms such as early satiety (a feeling of being full after eating a small amount of food and unable to eat a full meal), bloating (a condition in which the belly feels full and tight, often due to gas), burping, nausea, stomach pain, etc. associated with dyspepsia (indigestion).
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Lupin's Acogut Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Lupin's Acogut Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.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 tendencies were reported for Lupin's Acogut Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking Lupin's Acogut Tablet.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Due to the lack of relevant safety information while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Lupin's Acogut Tablet.
Allergic reaction
Lupin's Acogut Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms like rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), blisters, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of relevant safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking Lupin's Acogut Tablet.
Breast-feeding
Due to the lack of relevant safety information while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Lupin's Acogut Tablet.
General warnings
Driving vehicles or operating machines
Lupin's Acogut Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Avoid performing activities that may require mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.
Use of other medications
Inform your doctor about all your current medications, including any herbs or supplements, before starting treatment with Lupin's Acogut Tablet to avoid any undesired effects.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Lupin's Acogut Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the recommended dose of Lupin's Acogut Tablet. Seek emergency medical assistance in case of an 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
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Lupin's Acogut Tablet before a meal or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet in your mouth. Swallow as a whole with plenty of water.
Do not take Lupin's Acogut Tablet in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your symptoms may become worse.
Avoid consuming alcohol if you have stomach problems, as it may make your condition worse.
Keep this medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Lupin's Acogut Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical substance that helps in improving gastrointestinal motility (contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract) and promoting the movement of the food from the stomach into the intestine. Thus it relieves symptoms such as nausea, bloating, belching, early satiety, stomach pain, etc., associated with dyspepsia (indigestion).
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Cholinesterase inhibitors, Gastroprokinetic Agents
Schedule
Schedule H
Pmda.go.jp. 2021. Report on the Deliberation Results - Acofide Tablets 100 mg. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 30 December 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Acotiamide hydrochloride. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 30 December 2021].
Suzuki, H., Ueda, M. and Iwasaki, E., 2016. Profile of acotiamide in the treatment of functional dyspepsia. Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, [online] p.83. Available at: < [Accessed 30 December 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 4 Apr 2022
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