Gistress

Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is not an antibiotic/sulfa drug/ PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) or a pain-killer. It is an ulcer protective medicine

No. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Yes. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Yes. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Yes. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension can be taken with Prilosec/Nexium/ Tylenol/Zantac/ibuprofen and Pepto if prescribed by your doctor

Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension does not cause headaches/weight gain/insomnia or heartburn. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

No. Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension is not a narcotic drug.

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids within 30 minutes of taking Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension since this medicine can decrease the absorption of some antacids if taken together.

Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension must be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

No, it takes around one to two weeks for the medicine to heal an ulcer of the stomach or intestine. But continue taking Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension for the duration as prescribed by your doctor for complete healing.

Yes, constipation is one of the common side effects of Gistress 500mg/5ml Suspension. Include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener (with a doctor's prescription) once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.