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Medicine Details

Akostol-OD Tablet SR

Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila

Salt Composition: Acotiamide (300mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Functional dyspepsia Functional dyspepsia is another term for indigestion that is not associated with a specific cause. It may cause symptoms such as an early feeling of fullness after eating, stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, and bloating. Akostol-OD Tablet SR helps treat these symptoms by increasing the rate of stomach emptying. Take it exactly as it is prescribed. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce these symptoms. Think about what foods trigger your symptoms and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight, and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Akostol-OD Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.

Description: Akostol-OD Tablet SR is used in the treatment of indigestion. It also helps to relieve bloating after meals, pain in the upper abdomen, and early satiety (feeling full after having a small amount of food). Akostol-OD Tablet SR is taken before meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are headaches and diarrhea. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise, and a healthy diet will help you to get better results. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.

How to Use: Akostol-OD Tablet SR increases the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Akostol-OD Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Akostol-OD Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Akostol-OD Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Akostol-OD Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Akostol-OD Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Akostol-OD Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Akostol-OD Tablet SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: Strip

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Primary Use: Treatment of Functional dyspepsia

Side Effects: Diarrhea

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR