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Gerbisa Suppository 5.0 suppositories in 1 packet

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Gerbisa Suppository is a product of A)Cadila Healthcare Limited

Composition: Bisacodyl (10mg)

Pack of 5 suppositorie

₹ 200.06

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All Details About Gerbisa Suppository

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Gerbisa Suppository

Description:

Gerbisa Suppository is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of constipation. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and helps in emptying the bowels. Sometimes it may also be used by hospitals before surgery, or for some internal examinations or treatments.

Gerbisa Suppository is used in the back passage (rectum) and must not be taken by mouth. Employ this medicine at bedtime in a dose as advised by your doctor. This medicine, when used with some lifestyle modifications like eating a fiber-rich diet, increased fluid intake, and regular exercise, can help you get better results.


This medicine may cause side effects like abdominal cramps or pain, diarrhea, and rectal irritation or inflammation. These effects are usually temporary and resolve on their own. However, if you experience any severe or persistent symptoms, consult your doctor.


Remember to inform the doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel. Retain it where children cannot reach it. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using it.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Remove the wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Retain lying down for about 15 minutes after insertion so that the suppository does not come out before it melts.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Gerbisa

  • Abdominal cramp
  • Diarrhea
  • Rectal discomfort

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gerbisa Suppository is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
CAUTION
Gerbisa Suppository should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Gerbisa Suppository is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Liver
CAUTION
Gerbisa Suppository should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Is it safe to use Gerbisa Suppository?

Gerbisa Suppository is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.

Is Gerbisa Suppository a stimulant laxative?

Affirmative, Gerbisa Suppository belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements. Gerbisa Suppository is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor, or radiological investigation.

Is Gerbisa Suppository habit forming?

Gerbisa Suppository can be habit-forming. Prolonged use may cause dependence on the laxative for regular bowel movements, bowel damage, malnutrition, and imbalances in water and salt levels. Employ this medicine only as prescribed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.

Is Gerbisa Suppository effective?

Affirmative, Gerbisa Suppository is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Can I take Gerbisa Suppository for constipation?

Gerbisa Suppository is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Gerbisa Suppository can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor, or radiological investigation. Gerbisa Suppository belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus helping to relieve constipation.

Can the use of Gerbisa Suppository help lose weight?

Gerbisa Suppository does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Gerbisa Suppository or if you need treatment for weight management.

Does Gerbisa Suppository cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Gerbisa Suppository. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Gerbisa Suppository.

Does Gerbisa Suppository cause cramping?

Abdominal cramps or pain are a common side effect of Gerbisa Suppository. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Gerbisa Suppository.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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