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Gastica Drops

Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsSimethicone (40 mg/ml) + Dill oil (0.005 ml) + Fennel oil (0.0007 ml)
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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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
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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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
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

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

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

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Classification

Category

Miscellaneous GI agents, Antiflatulent

Schedule

OTC

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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Dec 2021

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