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Manti Gastop is a drug used in the symptomatic treatment of ailments related to the accumulation of gases in the digestive tract. Incidentally, before diagnostic procedures of the gastrointestinal tract. The preparation contains a silicon compound that reduces the surface tension at the border of the liquid and gas phases in the gastrointestinal tract. The medicine is in the form of chewable tablets and can be obtained without a prescription.
Manti Gatop (US Pharmacia)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| tabl. chewing 0,125 g (8 tablets, 16 tablets) | OTC (over-the-counter) | simethicone |
ACTION
Manti Gastop contains a silicon compound that reduces the surface tension at the border of the liquid and gas phases in the gastrointestinal tract.
Manti Gastop – indications and dosage
Manti Gastop are chewable tablets intended for:
- treatment of ailments related to the accumulation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract (flatulence, feeling of fullness, abdominal pain),
- auxiliary reception before diagnostic procedures of the gastrointestinal tract.
Drug dosage
Manti Gastop is in the form of tablets to be chewed or sucked. Do not exceed the recommended dose as it may endanger your life or health.
- Adults and children after 12 years of age 1 tablet 3-4 × / d.
Manti Gastop – contraindications
There are the following contraindications for taking Manti Gastop:
- hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation,
- taking the drug before diagnostic tests in order to improve the image quality (in the case of suspected perforation or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract),
- use in people with fructose intolerance, galactose, Lapp lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Manti Gastop – warnings
- Manti Gastop contains sorbitol and lactose, therefore it should not be administered to people who are intolerant to certain sugars.
- It is not recommended to drink carbonated drinks while using the preparation.
- Do not use the drug before diagnostic tests to improve image quality if perforation or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract is suspected.
- There is no information on the safe use of the drug by pregnant and breastfeeding women. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using the drug.
Manti Gastop with other medications
There are no known interactions of Manti Gastop with other drugs.
Manti Gastop – side effects
There are no reports of side effects caused by taking Manti Gastop. In rare cases, allergic reactions to the substances contained in the preparation may occur.