Itonorm ®
Itopride Hydrochloride 50 mg
Dosage Form: TabletPack Size: 6 X 10's
Composition:
Itonorm® Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Itopride Hydrochloride INN 50 mg.
Mechanism of Action:
Itopride Hydrochloride is a potent dopamine-2 antagonist and an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor. It increases acetylcholine concentrations by inhibiting dopamine D2 receptors and acetylcholinesterase. Higher acetylcholine increases GI peristalsis, increases the lower esophageal sphincter pressure, stimulates gastric motility, accelerates gastric emptying, and improves gastro-duodenal coordination.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal symptoms in chronic gastritis (feeling of an enlarged abdomen, upper abdominal pain, anorexia, heartburn, nausea and vomiting)
Dosage & Administration:
The usual adult dose for oral use is 50 mg of Itopride Hydrochloride administered orally three times daily. The dose may be reduced according to the patient’s age and symptoms.
Contraindications:
Itopride Hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to itopride or any excipient of the product.
Warning & Precautions:
This drug should be used with caution since it enhances the action of acetylcholine. This drug should not be consumed continuously for an extended period when no improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms is observed.
Overdose:
In case of excessive overdose. the usual measures of gastric lavage and symptomatic therapy should be applied.
Storage Conditions:
Store below 30⁰C. & dry place. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack:
Itonorm® Tablet: Each box contains 6 x 10’s tablets in Alu-Alu Blister pack.