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Composition :

SIMETHICONE-62.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Shilpa Medicare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Gastrip Disintegrating Strips

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips is used to treat symptoms of flatulence (gas/wind), such as painful or uncomfortable pressure, bloating, and fullness.

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips contains Simethicone, which works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus (belching). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

You are advised to take Gastrip Disintegrating Strips for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Gastrip Disintegrating Strips is mostly safe and does not cause any side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ileus disease, thyroid problems, or obstructive gastrointestinal disorders. Gastrip Disintegrating Strips should be given to children in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Gastrip Disintegrating Strips

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips is used to relieve discomfort caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines. The detailed uses of Gastrip Disintegrating Strips are as follows:

  • Bloating: Gastrip Disintegrating Strips reduces abdominal bloating and gas-related pressure.
  • Relief from gas-related discomfort: Gastrip Disintegrating Strips treats pain and discomfort caused by trapped gas in the digestive tract.
  • Post-operative gas pain: Gastrip Disintegrating Strips provides relief from gas-related pain following surgical procedures.
  • Management of indigestion symptoms: Gastrip Disintegrating Strips helps relieve discomfort associated with functional dyspepsia and excessive air swallowing.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Gastrip Disintegrating Strips after meals and at bedtime.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of Gastrip Disintegrating Strips .
  • Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
  • Chewable Tablet: Chew it completely before swallowing. Do not swallow it whole.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Helps relieve bloating, pressure, and discomfort caused by excessive gas in the stomach and intestines.
  • Works by breaking up gas bubbles in the digestive tract, allowing easier passage of gas and reducing abdominal distension.
  • Provides quick relief from symptoms of flatulence, belching, and abdominal cramps due to trapped gas.
  • Useful for people with indigestion, functional dyspepsia, or post-meal fullness.
  • Helps relieve gas-related discomfort in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Safe and well-tolerated, as it is not absorbed into the bloodstream and acts locally in the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Suitable for adults and children (in adjusted doses) under medical supervision for relief from gas-related discomfort.

How Gastrip Disintegrating Strips Works

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips contains Simethicone, which works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus (belching). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Gastrip Disintegrating Strips out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Gastrip Disintegrating Strips

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Gastrip Disintegrating Strips if you are allergic to any of its contents.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ileus disease, thyroid problems, obstructive gastrointestinal disorders, or phenylketonuria (build-up of phenylalanine in the body).
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid onions, sprouts, cabbage, turnips, lentils, and beans as they may cause bloating.
  • Cut down on fatty and spicy foods and fizzy drinks.
  • Reduce caffeine intake. Caffeine is found in chocolates, tea, coffee, and energy drinks.
  • Avoid chewing gum.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Eat slowly.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet.
  • Avoid using straws for drinking liquids.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFLATULENTS
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Gastrip Disintegrating Strips . Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Gastrip Disintegrating Strips can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips should be given to children in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have a history of heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available regarding the use of Gastrip Disintegrating Strips in elderly patients. If you have any concerns about the usage of Gastrip Disintegrating Strips in geriatrics, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips belongs to a group of medicines called anti-flatulent agents used to treat symptoms of flatulence (gas/wind), such as painful or uncomfortable pressure, bloating, and fullness.

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips works by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus (belching). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips might interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine. Therefore, consult a doctor before taking Gastrip Disintegrating Strips with levothyroxine.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose.

Gastrip Disintegrating Strips is generally prescribed for short durations. However, to treat your condition effectively, take Gastrip Disintegrating Strips for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve despite taking Gastrip Disintegrating Strips for 14 days.

Simethicone is not the same as dimethicone. Simethicone is an activated dimethicone that contains dimethicone mixed with silica gel or silicon dioxide, which works better to treat gas/wind in the gut.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

709, 7th Floor, Palm Spring Center, Link Road, Malad West, Mumbai- 400064
Other Info - GAS0153

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