Gospas Strip Of 10 Tablets

• Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome.

• If you have a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to any of the constituent ingredients or to benzodiazepines in general.
• If you have a pre-existing condition of respiratory issues like pulmonary insufficiency (decreased and insufficient lung function) or sleep apnea (sudden breathlessness while asleep).
• If you are a diagnosed case of liver disease, especially severe insufficiency of the liver.
• If you are a known case of chronic or long-standing psychosis.
• If you have Myasthenia gravis, a condition wherein there is rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles (muscles under your control) is also a contraindication.
• If you have Ataxia (loss of control over voluntary muscles).
• If you have an enlarged prostate, glaucoma (increase pressure inside the eye).
• If you are pregnant or have future plans of pregnancy.

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Difficulty in micturition (difficulty in urinating)
• Generalised confusion and dizziness
• Weakness and impaired muscle coordination
• Blurring of vision

Other General Warnings

• You are consuming any allopathic or non-allopathic medication for the same or a different disease condition.
• You have any systemic or chronic lung, heart, liver, kidney disease or diabetes mellitus.
• You are currently pregnant/breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy in the near future.
• Your age is above 65 years as Gospas tablet in this age group requires dose adjustment.
• You have recently suffered from a personal loss.
• You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, manic depression, delirium or senile dementia.
• You have been consuming Gospas tablet or a similar medication for a long time.
• You have a history of addiction or alcohol abuse.

• Gospas tablet is to be consumed by the oral route.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water or as directed by your doctor. It should not be crushed or chewed as this may decrease the efficacy of the medication.
• It is advisable to consume this medication on an empty stomach.
• The dosage and frequency are to be followed strictly as per the doctor’s advice.
• The dosage changes according to age, response, induction, maintenance, other medications and systemic conditions.
• Do not discontinue the treatment schedule abruptly or change the dosage without informing your doctor.
• Do not self medicate.
• Keep your doctor informed at all times about any change, multiple doses, or side effects.
• Do not use substitutes or alternate forms without having consulted your doctor.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used in the treatment of epilepsy or seizures (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbitone) or barbiturates or combinations including them can also increase the severity and frequency of side effects associated with Gospas tablet.
• Medicines that affect the P450 enzyme in the liver. For example, cimetidine (used to treat acid indigestion and ulcers) and omeprazole (used to treat stomach problems) reduce the activity of the enzyme, thereby increasing the concentration of Chlordiazepoxide in blood,
• Rifampicin (a medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis) increases the action of the enzyme, hence reducing the concentration of Chlordiazepoxide in blood.
• The effect of medicines used in Parkinsonism, such as Levo-dopa, is reduced by the concomitant use of Gospas Tablets.
• Pain killers and anaesthetic agents like codeine and morphine potentiate the adverse effects of Gospas Tablets. It can also cause psychological dependence due to the associated euphoria.
• Muscle relaxants like Baclofen, and medications used to treat constipation and heartburn, like cisapride, can hamper the sedative effects of Gospas tablet.
• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure and diuretics (medicines that increase the loss of salt and water from the body) like furosemide tend to increase the hypotensive propensity of Gospas Tablets.
• Sodium oxybate, used in patients with narcolepsy (increased tendency to fall asleep), is to be avoided with Gospas Tablet.
• Theophylline, a medication used to ease breathing, can decrease the effect of Gospas Tablets.
• Antihistamines like chlorpheniramine can increase drowsiness when administered with Gospas tablet.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) like isocarboxazid, linezolid, selegiline, and methylene blue should not be prescribed along with Gospas Tablets.
• While consuming anti-coagulants like warfarin or cardiac medications like digoxin with Gospas tablet, care should be taken.

Interactions with food items

• Unless specifically directed by your doctor, a normal diet can be continued while on Gospas Tablet. However, it is advisable to avoid fatty or fried food when on medication with Gospas tablet. Kindly consult your doctor in case of any eventuality.