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Duotason belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packing specifications: Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets. To use Duotason safely and effectively, you should consult your doctor for advice on its use.
1. What are the effects of Duotason?
The ingredient Mosaprid citrate 5mg in Duotason stimulates serotonin receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, releasing acetylcholine to improve intestinal motility and gastric emptying. In addition, the active ingredient Mosaprid citrate also has the ability to promote food digestion and release neurotransmitters. With this effect, Duotason is indicated in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms related to chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.2. Dosage, how to use Duotason
Reference dose of Duotason is as follows:
Adults: Take a dose of 5mg/time, 3 times a day. The above dose of Duotason is for reference only. The specific dose of Duotason will depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Duotason, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.
How to take medicine:
Take Duotason before or after meals; In the case of an overdose of Duotason, symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea will appear. Treatment of Duotason overdose is by gastric lavage, activated charcoal, and clinical monitoring of the patient.
3. Contraindications to taking Duotason
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of Duotason.
4. What drugs does Duotason interact with?
Possible interactions when using Duotason concurrently with anticholinergic drugs such as:
Atropin sulfate; Butylscopolamine bromide To avoid reducing the effectiveness of Duotason, patients should take these drugs about 2 hours apart. Before taking Duotason, patients should inform their doctor about all medicines they are using, including functional foods, vitamins, herbs. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Duotason.
5. Duotason side effects
During the use of Duotason, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Diarrhea; Dry mouth; Discomfort in person. The above effects of Duotason are usually not serious, but patients should not be subjective. If you experience these symptoms, stop using Duotason and notify your doctor for appropriate treatment.
6. Note when using the drug Duotason
Elderly people often have impaired liver and kidney function, so caution should be exercised when using Duotason. In the event of undesirable effects, the dose of Duotason should be reduced. The safety of Duotason in pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Therefore, use Duotason only when the potential benefit outweighs the possible risk. In summary, Duotason is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Duotason exactly as directed by their doctor.
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