Itopride: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Itopride is a gut-motility (prokinetic) medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for functional dyspepsia, bloating, early fullness, nausea and slow stomach emptying. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 25 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Itopride works
Itopride increases the release of acetylcholine in the gut and blocks dopamine receptors, which strengthens and coordinates stomach contractions so food moves on more quickly.
What is Itopride used for?
- Functional dyspepsia
- Bloating
- Early fullness
- Nausea
- Slow stomach emptying
Itopride is used to relieve symptoms of functional dyspepsia and slow stomach emptying, such as bloating, a feeling of fullness after small meals, upper abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite and nausea.
Side effects of Itopride
Common side effects of Itopride include:
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
Get medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin, or unusual breast changes or milk discharge.
Precautions and warnings
- Take it before meals as directed.
- Tell your doctor if you have stomach bleeding, a blockage in the gut or high prolactin levels.
- Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Itopride
What is the price of Itopride in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Itopride products currently in stock range from Rs 228 to Rs 1,495 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Tespral 50mg Tablet at Rs 228. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Itopride are available in Pakistan?
Itopride is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ganaton (Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd), Eto (Mcolson Research Labotraies), Ipride (Wilshire Laboratories Ltd), Itofix (Cell Laboratories), Emptin (Dyson Pharmaceuticals), Nogerd (Helix Pharma Ltd), Itp (Sami Pharma Ltd) and Derby (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), along with 19 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Itopride?
Yes. Itopride is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Itopride be used during pregnancy?
Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Itopride brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Itopride in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Itopride brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 30+ products containing Itopride from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
