Medicinal preparation 'Ganaton'. Instructions for use

The medicine "Ganaton", analogues of which are also widely distributed (for example, the means "Motilium"), is considered quite effective for eliminating manifestations of dyspepsia (non-ulcer character). The active component of the drug is totopride hydrochloride.

The "Ganaton" (pills) stimulates the motor system of the digestive system. The active substance has a special effect on the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, accelerating transit through the stomach, which contributes to its emptying.

The drug "Ganaton" also has antiemetic properties.

The active ingredient (totopride hydrochloride) is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the digestive tract. The excretion of the active substance and its decay products is mainly carried out with urine.

Medication "Ganaton". Instructions for use. Purpose:

The drug is indicated for relief (elimination) of symptoms of nonulcer dyspepsia (gastritis in chronic form). To manifestations, in particular, include bloating in the abdomen, discomfort or soreness in its upper part, anorexia, a sensation of rapid saturation, vomiting, heartburn, nausea.

The medicine "Ganaton". Instructions for use. Dosing regimen:

The drug is recommended to adults at 50 mg (one tablet), a day three times. Take before meals. Do not exceed the daily dose of the drug (150 milligrams). In accordance with the age of the patient, the recommended amount of the drug for one dose can be reduced.

Means of "Ganaton". Instructions for use. Adverse Reactions:

Taking the drug may trigger thrombocytopenia, headache, leukopenia, gynecomastia, increased prolactin concentration, tremor, dizziness. In some cases, anaphylaxis, diarrhea, rash, abdominal pain, itching, increased salivation, congestion, jaundice.

Medicinal preparation "Ganaton". Instructions for use. Contraindications:

The medication is not prescribed for perforation, obstruction (mechanical character), bleeding in the digestive tract, patients under sixteen years old, with hypersensitivity to the components of the remedy.

During the period of breastfeeding, pregnancy, the medicine is allowed to be taken in the absence of another, safer alternative medicine, on the recommendation of the doctor. At appointment the ratio of probable harm and expected benefit is taken into account. Throughout the treatment for the condition of nursing and pregnant patients should regularly monitor the doctor.

Caution is prescribed to patients who develop cholinergic side effects may complicate the course of the underlying disease.

In clinical practice cases of overdose are not described. When receiving a large amount of medicine "Ganaton" recommended gastric lavage. If necessary, symptomatic therapy may be prescribed.

Interaction with other medicinal products:

With the combined administration of the drug "Ganaton" with such agents as Nicardipine, Nifedipine, Ticlopidine hydrochloride, Diclofenac sodium, Diazepam, Warfarin, there are no changes in the binding of the isopride hydrochloride (the active ingredient of the " Ganaton ") with proteins were not noted.

Itopride is able to strengthen the motility of the stomach. This can stimulate the absorption of other drugs taken simultaneously with the drug "Ganaton". It is recommended to take care when taking medications with a reduced therapeutic index and with a delayed release process of the active ingredient, as well as agents in the enteric coating.

Such drugs as "Cetraxate", "Teprenone", "Ranitidine", "Cimetidine" and other antiulcer drugs do not affect the prokinetic properties of the taredrop.

Before using the drug "Ganaton" should carefully read the instructions.