Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip belongs to a group of medicines called anti-flatulent agents used to treat symptoms of flatulence (gas/wind), such as painful or uncomfortable pressure, bloating, and fullness. It is also used as a diagnostic aid to facilitate the removal of gas from the stomach and intestine prior to gastroscopy, sonography of the abdominal organs and spine, and x-ray examination.
 
Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip contains Simethicone that works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.
 
Take Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip as prescribed. You are advised to take Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip is mostly safe and does not cause any side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ileus disease, thyroid problems, or obstructive gastrointestinal disorders. Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip should be given to children in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip belongs to a group of medicines called anti-flatulent agents used to treat symptoms of flatulence (gas/wind), such as painful or uncomfortable pressure, bloating, and fullness. It is sometimes prescribed to people with irritable bowel syndrome to ease the symptoms. Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip is also used as a diagnostic aid to facilitate the removal of gas from the stomach and intestine prior to gastroscopy, sonography of the abdominal organs and spine, and x-ray examination. Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip may also help with wind, bloating, and colic pain in children.

Do not take Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have ileus disease, thyroid problems, obstructive gastrointestinal disorders, or phenylketonuria (build-up of phenylalanine in the body). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gastrip 62.5 Disintegrating Strip may have interaction with hormone (levothyroxine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have ileus disease, thyroid problems, obstructive gastrointestinal disorders, or phenylketonuria.

• LEVOTHYROXINE

• Avoid onions, sprouts, cabbage, turnips, lentils, and beans as they may cause bloating.
• Cut down on fatty and spicy foods and fizzy drinks.
• Reduce caffeine intake. Caffeine is found in chocolates, tea, coffee, and energy drinks.
• Avoid chewing gum.
• Quit smoking.
• Eat slowly.
• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet.
• Avoid using straws for drinking liquids.

Flatulence: Flatulence, also known as gas/wind, is the accumulation of gas in the digestive tract. It could occur due to aerophagia (air swallowing), functional dyspepsia (indigestion), peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, infant colic, or post-operative gaseous distention. Symptoms include a sensation of pressure in the abdomen, bloating, fullness, and intestinal spasms.