Acotiamide

Dosage Forms Available

• It is available as an oral tablet.

Age And Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults.

Contradictions

• This medication should not be used if you have an allergy or hypersensitivity to acotiamide, or any blockage or bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This medication may interact with anticholinergic agents (e.g., dicyclomine, propantheline) and opioid medicines that delay the emptying of the stomach (e.g., like morphine and codeine).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• If you think you've taken too much of this medicine, seek medical help immediately. Signs of an overdose may include constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth, and headache.

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Don't take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most people do not experience any side effects when taking this medication. If they do occur, they're usually mild and go away on their own as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if you experience persistent side effects or worsening symptoms, inform your doctor.

• Taking this medicine with food can alleviate gastrointestinal issues, and increasing water and fibre intake helps manage constipation.

• Taking the medicine with a full glass of water and increasing your water intake after taking the medicine can help reduce dry mouth.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication may cause dizziness in some people. If this happens, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you feel better.

Use In Pregnancy And Lactation

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Caution In Other Conditions

• Acotiamide should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease, as these conditions can affect how the medicine is processed in the body. If you have any of these conditions, inform your doctor before starting this medication.

Special Dietary And Lifestyle Recommendation

• Eating smaller, more frequent meals instead of large meals can help manage your condition.

• Avoid the specific foods and drinks that trigger your symptoms.

• Regular physical activity like walking or swimming can also help to reduce functional indigestion.