Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Moticare 10mg Tablet
Description:
Moticare 10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and constipation. It helps to increase gastric emptying of both liquids and solids.
Moticare 10mg Tablet is taken before meals or at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 headache and nausea. 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. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may cause also dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor. Earlier taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have heart disease, drink a lot of alcohol or have liver, or heart problems.
Directions For Use:
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. Moticare 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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 Moticare
Warning & Precautions:
Moticare 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moticare 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Moticare 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Moticare 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Moticare 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Moticare 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moticare 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Why is Moticare 10mg Tablet banned?
This medicine is banned for sale because it may cause serious irregular heartbeats, which can lead to death.
Q. What was Moticare 10mg Tablet used for?
Earlier getting banned, this medicine was used to treat heartburn in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Q. What is gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach's contents sometimes flow backward, up into the esophagus (the tube that carries food from your throat into your stomach). As a result, you may experience a burning sensation in your chest, pain in your chest, trouble swallowing, or a sore throat.