Itomash 50 mg

Trade Name:

Itomash 50 mg

Composition

Itopride hydrochloride 50 mg

Inactive ingredients:

Hydroxypropyl Methyl cellulose

Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Properties

Itopride hydrochloride activates gastrointestinal propulsive motility due to its dopamine D2 antagonizing activity and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity. Itopride hydrochloride activates acetylcholine release and inhibits its degradation.

Indication

Itopride hydrochloride is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms of:

-Functional dyspepsia

-Non-ulcer dyspepsia (chronic gastritis) :

Dosage and administration

The recommended dose of Itomash for adult patients is 150 mg daily (one tablet 50 mg taken three times a day before meals). The dose may be reduced according to a patient’s age and symptoms.

Contraindication:

Itopride hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to itopride hydrochloride or any of the excipients. It should not be used in patients in whom an increase in gastrointestinal motility could be harmful e.g. hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation.

Side effects

Blood and lymphatic system disorders:

Leucopenia, thrombocytopenia

Immune system disorders:

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place.

Package:

The carton box holds 3 strips each of 10 tablets and inner leaflet.