In the article, we consider the instructions and reviews for "Ganaton".
It is a drug whose main action is to increase the motility of the digestive system. The effect, as a rule, is achieved due to the action of the main component - itopride hydrochloride.
Manufacturer and cost
The country producing this peristalsis stimulator is Japan. Its average cost in Russia is from six hundred to eight hundred rubles. Next, we will consider the instructions for using this medication, and in the end we will get acquainted with the reviews of doctors. In addition, we will find out which Ganaton medicinal product currently has analogues in the pharmaceutical market.
The composition and form of the drug
A drug called "Ganaton" is available in tablet form. One package contains four blisters of ten tablets. The pills are coated. They have a white color and a round shape.
According to the instructions for "Ganaton", the main active ingredient of the drug is itoprida hydrochloride. In one tablet it contains 50 milligrams. In order to improve the quality of the tablet form, taste characteristics, absorbability, additional components are used in the form of lactose hydrate, corn starch, carmellose, anhydrous silicic acid and magnesium stearate.
So, we will find out further in which cases the preparation "Ganaton" is suitable for use.
Indications for use of the drug
As the instruction indicates, "Ganaton" is used to relieve concomitant symptoms of non-ulcer lesions of the digestive system. This drug is often taken for acute gastritis and gastroduodenitis. The drug "Ganaton" is struggling with the following manifestations:
- The appearance of bloating and excessive gas formation.
- Sensation of fast satiation due to slow motor skills.
- Heartburn, nausea, vomiting.
- Anorexia.
- Pain and discomfort in the epigastrium, i.e. in the upper abdomen.
Now we find out in which cases this medical product is not suitable for use.
Contraindications
In accordance with the instructions for "Ganaton", relief of symptoms with this drug may be prevented by the following contraindications:
- Individual intolerance to individual components.
- The period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- The age of the patient is up to sixteen years.
- The presence of gastric bleeding.
- Mechanical obstruction of the biliary tract.
- The development of perforation of the intestine and other organs of the digestive system.
- Mechanical bowel obstruction.
- Pathologies that can aggravate in case of activation of peristalsis.
When is the drug taken with caution?
With great care, this drug is allowed to be taken during pregnancy. In fact, at this time, it is best to limit the intake of this medication. But doctors allow the use of Ganaton only in cases where the risk of complications is guaranteed to be justified.
Instructions for "Ganaton"
The dosage, frequency of administration and duration of treatment are selected individually by the doctor. Self-treatment can be detrimental to the health status of a patient.
The recommended daily dose is 150 milligrams. In the presence of severe conditions individually, the doctor can increase the dosage to 200 milligrams. The daily amount of the main component is divided into four doses. A single dose of the drug is considered to be 50 milligrams, which is equivalent to one tablet.
The instruction to "Ganaton" indicates that taking the medicine does not depend on the use of food, therefore it is required to observe equal time intervals between taking the medication. Drink the tablets with one glass (i.e. 200 milliliters) of liquid. Water should be clean and still, room temperature.
The duration of the treatment course is individually selected by the doctor and ranges from two to eight weeks. If necessary, the treatment course can be repeated after some time.
Side effect
What else does the instruction for the Ganaton medicine tell us? Prolonged or incorrect administration of the drug, which is not agreed with the attending physician, can lead to the development of side effects in the body and complications of concomitant pathology. This can also be promoted by certain individual characteristics of the body, which may be incompatible with the drug "Ganaton."
Side effects affect many body functions and, as a rule, manifest themselves in the form of the following symptoms:
- The hematopoietic system can respond with thrombocytopenia and leukopenia.
- Immunological manifestations are observed in the form of itching, flushing of the skin and anaphylactic reactions (urticaria or Quincke's edema). Anaphylactic shock is not excluded.
- The occurrence of endocrine abnormalities is accompanied by gynecomastia and increased prolactin production by the pituitary system.
- Various disorders of the nervous system are also likely, which will manifest themselves in the form of a headache, frequent dizziness, drowsiness, and tremor of the extremities.
- Various pathological changes in the digestive system are possible, which can manifest itself in the form of increased production of saliva, pain and discomfort in the epigastric region, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and jaundice.
- Probably a change in laboratory blood parameters in the form of an increase in the level of liver enzymes, bilirubin fractions, and in addition, an increase in alkaline phosphatase may be observed.
In the event of the development of any of the above side effects, you should immediately contact a doctor and stop using the drug.
Instructions for use with Ganaton 50 mg are described in great detail.
Overdose
It should be noted that there have not yet been cases of overdose among this drug among patients, but doctors still do not exclude intoxication syndrome with a medical agent in an amount exceeding that prescribed by the doctor, with the manifestation of cholinergic symptoms in the form of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lowering the general temperature, redness of the skin integument, active salivation, blurred consciousness and narrowing of the pupils with weak photoreaction. It is also possible the development of persistent bradycardia, which may be accompanied by blockades. Probably an increase in vagotonic influence.
The instruction to "Ganaton" 50 mg recommends in case of a clinical picture that symptomatic therapy is carried out to eliminate certain manifestations. In addition, patients with overdose require detoxification measures.
For this, it is desirable to install a nasogastric tube followed by gastric lavage. It is very important to carry out bowel lavage through a siphon enema. In case of inefficiency of these methods, plasmapheresis or hemodialysis is additionally performed.
This confirms the instructions for the preparation "Ganaton".
Storage time
The shelf life of the drug "Ganaton" is, as a rule, five years from the date of its manufacture. The production date is indicated on the package, printed on each blister. The optimal storage room is a well-ventilated and dry room that is protected from direct sunlight. Storage temperature should be up to twenty five degrees. Children should not be allowed to the drug storage location.
This is stated in the instructions. Ganaton analogs are of interest to many patients.
Analogues of the drug
Today on the pharmaceutical market there are various analogue substitutes for Ganaton. Such formulations have the same active ingredient and have an identical effect on the human body.
There are also analogues that are selected in case of side effects or the patient has an individual intolerance to the main substances of the drug.
So, with a similar active component, like Ganaton’s, pharmacy chains offer Zirid along with Primer, Itoproy and Itomed. All these drugs have the same dose and number of tablets per pack as Ganaton.
Medicinal formulations with other components that perform a similar effect can be found today quite a lot. The following products are available on the pharmaceutical market: Domperidon, Motilium, Domrid, Gastropom Apo, Motoriks, Motilak, Peridonium, Metoclopramide, Tserukal and Mosid.
Similar drugs are selected depending on the availability of individual preferences, based on the price category and problems with the digestive system.
Now we find out what doctors write about this drug in their reviews.
Doctors reviews
It should be noted right away that doctors are quite flattering about these pills. Experts write that Ganaton helps patients effectively get rid of heartburn and gastritis pain. Doctors note: the result is achieved due to the fact that "Ganaton" as it pushes the contents of the stomach further, significantly improving peristalsis.
Also, doctors from their experience in treating patients were convinced that the drug "Ganaton" can quickly eliminate symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and bloating.
But the cost of the drug is almost three hundred rubles, and in this regard, experts report that sometimes they have difficulty in prescribing this medicine to their patients, since they require a more budgetary analogue to be prescribed.
Experts also emphasize that the Ganaton medication is effective only while the patient is taking the pills. Upon completion of the treatment course, it is possible that unpleasant symptoms may return again.
Doctors have not reported any serious side effects. They only note that patients treated with Ganaton may sometimes experience drowsiness and dizziness.
Thus, based on the reviews, it can be said that doctors are generally satisfied with the prescription of this medication. It is noted that in patients, thanks to its use, pain discomfort in the abdomen is relieved, and the stomach is quickly emptied. Doctors confirm that Ganaton effectively copes with symptoms such as heaviness, heartburn, nausea, pain, and the like.
We reviewed the preparation "Ganaton" instructions for use and reviews of doctors.