• Ancipride 1mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and indigestion
• This medicine indirectly stimulates the release of a chemical messenger that increases motility of the intestine
• Ancipride 1mg Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
• The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
• 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
• Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
• The most common side effects are headache and nausea
• Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
• Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects
• This medicine may cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
• Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Ancipride 1mg Tablet

• In Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition which is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally
• It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your oesophagus and mouth
• Ancipride 1mg Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux
• You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective
• Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD
• Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax
• Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Ancipride 1mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Ancipride 1mg Tablet is used for?

Ancipride 1mg Tablet is used for the treatment of motility-related gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion, reflux disease, delayed gastric emptying and vomiting

How does Ancipride 1mg Tablet work?

Ancipride 1mg Tablet works by increasing the movement of esophagus, stomach, and intestines during digestion. It also increases the strength of muscle between esophagus and stomach to prevent reflux conditions.

Why is Ancipride 1mg Tablet used with rabeprazole for some conditions?

Ancipride 1mg Tablet increases the movement of the gut and is useful in the treatment of conditions like heartburn, dyspepsia and is also useful in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. It has much better efficacy when it is used with rabeprazole.

Common and Known Side effects of Ancipride 1mg Tablet

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea