Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine. It promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them which acts as a physical barrier. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is taken one hour before meals preferably at bedtime in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. The most common side effect of this medicine is constipation. Take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to prevent this. Dizziness and sleepiness may occasionally occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Before taking Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take antacids within two hours of taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Disaccharide Sulfates|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Anti-Ulcerants

• Q. Q. Is Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension an antibiotic/sulfa drug/pain-killer/PPI??
  Ans: Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug/ PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) or a pain-killer. It is an ulcer protective medicine
• Q. Q. Is Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension available or sold over the counter??
  Ans: No. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
• Q. Q. Is Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension gluten free??
  Ans: Yes. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
• Q. Q. Is Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension safe??
  Ans: Yes. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
• Q. Q. Can I take Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen/Pepto??
  Ans: Yes. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension can be taken with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen and Pepto if prescribed by your doctor
• Q. Q. Does Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia/ heartburn??
  Ans: Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension does not cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia or heartburn. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
• Q. Q. Is Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension a narcotic drug??
  Ans: No. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is not a narcotic drug.

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