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Mosafe 5Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Mosapride
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Mosafe 5Mg Tablet

Mosafe 5Mg Tablet falls under the category of drugs called prokinetic. It functions by enhancing the gastrointestinal mobility. It provides relief to gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, heart burn, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, gastritis and functional dyspepsia.

On using Mosafe 5Mg Tablet you may experience a few side effects such as vomiting, nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhoea and headache. In case any of these effects persist or worsen over time contact your health care provider immediately.

Avoid using Mosafe 5Mg Tablet if you have any of the following conditions. If you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby; you have a history of liver/ kidney disorder.

The dosage for Mosafe 5Mg Tablet should be ideally prescribed by your doctor based on your condition. The usual dosage in adults is about 5 mg which needs to be taken thrice a day. It is recommended that if there are no proven results for GI symptoms even after 2 weeks of treatment, then discontinue usage.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Mosafe 5Mg Tablet

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Mosafe 5Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Mosafe 5Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Mosafe 5Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Mosafe 5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Mosapride, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    The active constituent of this medication belongs to the class of the prokinetic drugs that are used for the treatment of gastrointestinal ailments. It works by activating the 5HT4 and 5HT3 receptor proteins that stimulate the gastrointestinal tract for better gastric emptying.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Mosapride-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/mosapride

      • Mosapride-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11675

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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