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Tocamide 100Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Acotiamide
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Tocamide 100Mg Tablet

Tocamide tablet is used to treat patients with dyspepsia. This drug functions by stimulating the increased production of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which increases the capacity of the motility of your intestine.

This drug is meant to be administered orally. You are strongly recommended to take this tablet before you have your meals. If you are in the habit of smoking, you are advised to quit smoking. Start exercising to lose weight if you are overweight. Making lifestyle changes will help you. Avoid coffee, spicy, pickled or high-fat food, and citrus fruits since they can aggravate your condition.

    What are the uses of Tocamide 100Mg Tablet

    • Dyspepsia

    What are the contraindications of Tocamide 100Mg Tablet ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    What are the side effects of Tocamide 100Mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Tocamide 100Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming liquor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women are advised to take medical help before using this drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Take medical help before consuming this drug.

    What are the substitutes for Tocamide 100Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tocamide 100Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      The missed dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as you remember it. The missed dose, however, should be skipped if it is near the time of the next dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication causes stimulation of postprandial gastric motor activity. It also leads to emptying of gastric by causing hindrance to AChE without combining to serotonin 5-HT4 and dopamine D2.

      FAQs about Tocamide 100Mg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Tocamide 100Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Tocamide has Acotiamide as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that can increase the motility of the intestine.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Tocamide 100Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Tocamide is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Functional Dyspepsia.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Tocamide 100Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Side effects include headache, diarrhea.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Tocamide 100Mg Tablet?

        Ans : Tocamide should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      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.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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