About Nogerd SR Capsule 150mg
Nogerd SR 150mg is a once daily capsule that helps food move through the stomach in people with indigestion and bloating.
What is Nogerd SR Capsule 150mg used for
- Functional dyspepsia, also called non ulcer indigestion.
- Bloating, early fullness, and upper abdominal discomfort after meals.
- Nausea and vomiting linked to slow stomach emptying.
- Heartburn symptoms that come from reduced gut motility.
How does it work
Itopride blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the stomach wall and boosts acetylcholine release.
This speeds up stomach emptying and reduces bloating and fullness.
Who should not use it
- Anyone with active gastrointestinal bleeding or a bowel obstruction.
- Patients with a known allergy to Itopride.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless specifically advised.
- Patients with severe liver or kidney disease, without medical supervision.
Benefits
- Once daily sustained release dosing instead of multiple daily doses.
- Faster relief from post meal bloating and fullness.
- A non sedating option compared to some older prokinetic drugs.
- بدہضمی اور معدے کی تکلیف میں مدد
- کھانے کے بعد پیٹ پھولنے اور بھاری پن کو کم کرنا
- متلی اور قے کی علامات میں افاقہ
- معدے کی حرکت بہتر بنا کر کھانا جلد ہضم کرنے میں مدد
- تیزابیت اور سینے کی جلن سے متعلق علامات میں مدد
Nogerd SR Capsule 150mg formula
Available forms
- Capsule (Sustained Release)
How to use Nogerd SR Capsule 150mg?
- Swallow whole with a glass of water, without opening or crushing.
- Works best taken before a meal, usually once daily.
- A consistent daily timing helps maintain steady symptom control.
- A missed dose should simply be skipped.
- The full course should be completed unless the doctor advises otherwise.
Drug Interactions
- Anticholinergic Drugs: Reduce gut movement and can work against the prokinetic effect.
- Acid Suppressing Drugs: Often combined for reflux symptoms.
- CNS Depressants: May increase drowsiness in sensitive patients.
Risks and warnings
- Self Medication For Heartburn: A doctor should confirm the diagnosis first if symptoms last more than two weeks.
- Liver or Kidney Disease: Caution needed since drug clearance can be slower.
- Elderly Patients: More sensitive to dizziness, should rise slowly.
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcers: Avoid in active GI bleeding or a mechanical blockage.
- Driving and Machine Use: Can occasionally cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Diarrhea or loose stools
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Increased saliva production
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Mild tremors
- Rarely, a fast or irregular heartbeat
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place below 30°C.
- Protect from direct sunlight and humidity.
- Remain in original blister pack until needed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
