Mosapride

Uses	GERD, indigestion
Therapy	Prokinetic
Side Effects	Diarrhoea, dry mouth, stomach pain, nausea

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Mosapride is used to treat conditions of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acidity, indigestion and acid reflux into the food pipe. This medicine works by increasing the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine. It should not be used for children below 18-years of age. Mosapride should be taken as directed by the doctor.

Uses

Mosapride is used to treat stomach and intestinal symptoms associated with heartburn, acidity, indigestion and stomach pain with the reflux of bile or stomach acids into the food pipe.

Contraindications

When should one not use Mosapride

If you are allergic to Mosapride or any other components of this medicine.
If you have a disease or disorder of the digestive tract such as bleeding, ulcer of the stomach or digestive tract, blockage of the intestine and perforation (a hole) in the intestine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Diarrhoea
Dry mouth
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Taste disturbance
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

As there is limited information available regarding the use of Mosapride during pregnancy, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are on any other medications.

Breast Feeding

Mosapride might pass into the breastmilk and may be harmful to the baby. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Driving

Mosapride does not affect the ability to drive. If you experience side effects like dizziness or headache, avoid driving.

Alcohol

You should not consume alcohol with Mosapride as it can increase the side effects of this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have a habit of consuming it too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have liver or heart disease.
You are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
You are on any other medication.
You feel Mosapride is not effective after using it for 2-weeks.
Mosapride should not be used in children below 18-years of age.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Mosapride acts by increasing the release of certain chemical substances which increase the stomach and intestinal muscle movement and gastric emptying (the time it takes for food to empty from the stomach and enter the small intestine). This increases the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines can affect the way Mosapride works and Mosapride itself can affect the action of certain medicines when taken together.
Concomitant use of anticholinergic medicines like atropine, butylscopolamine bromide decreases the action of Mosapride.
Discuss with your doctor any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid interactions.

Dosage

Overdose

If you have taken too much of Mosapride medicine, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of Mosapride, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Take Mosapride as advised by your doctor at a fixed time to gain optimal benefits. You can take it with or without food.

No, do not stop taking Mosapride. Incomplete treatment might result in recurrence of the symptoms and your condition may worsen. To gain optimal benefits, it is advisable to take it for the prescribed duration.

Consume smaller but frequent meals. Avoid spicy and other foods that trigger heartburn. Try to lose weight if you are overweight. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed. Drink plenty of water.

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Mosapride

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