Cintaride Tablet

Cintaride Tablet is used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus) and symptoms of indigestion (slow gastric emptying). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Indigestion is the feeling of stomach fullness (bloating) due to excess acid and gas formation. 

Cintaride Tablet contains 'Cinitapride' that increases the pressure of the inferior oesophageal sphincter, thereby preventing the back-flow of food and acid from the stomach into the mouth. This helps treat gastro-oesophageal acid reflux. Cintaride Tablet increases gastrointestinal motility by enhancing the strength of contractions without disrupting their rhythm, thereby helping treat indigestion and improving gastrointestinal function. 

You are advised to take Cintaride Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, nausea, drowsiness and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor before taking Cintaride Tablet if you have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical perforation/obstruction, or movement disorder. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cintaride Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Cintaride Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cintaride Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can elevate the production of stomach acid.

Cintaride Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called gastroprokinetic agents used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the food pipe) and indigestion (slow gastric emptying). Cintaride Tablet increases the pressure of the inferior oesophageal sphincter, thereby preventing the back-flow of food and acid from the stomach into the mouth. This helps in treating gastro-oesophageal acid reflux. Cintaride Tablet increases gastrointestinal motility by enhancing the strength of contractions without disrupting their rhythm, thereby helping in treating indigestion.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Cintaride Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Cintaride Tablet if you have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical perforation/obstruction, or movement disorder. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cintaride Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Cintaride Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cintaride Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can elevate the production of stomach acid. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking a drug used to treat motion sickness (phenothiazine), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), anti-dopaminergic drugs (used to treat schizophrenia), anticholinergic drugs (used to treat overactive bladder and COPD) and opioid analgesics (used to relieve pain).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical perforation/obstruction, or movement disorder.

• PHENOTHIAZINE
• DIGOXIN

• Eat smaller meals more often.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.

• Avoid lying down after eating.

• Avoid tight-fitting clothes.

• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.

• Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.

• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda. 

• Avoid sitting continuously as it may trigger acidity. Take a break of 5 minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing.

Indigestion: It is the feeling of fullness that occurs due to slow gastric emptying (emptying of food from the stomach into the intestine). Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.