Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

Composition of Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

Acotrust 100 mg Tablet contains Acotiamide 100 mg. It belongs to the Gastroprokinetic (Acotiamide; cholinesterase inhibitor/muscarinic modulation) class of medicines.

Uses of Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

• Treatment of functional dyspepsia (indigestion) with symptoms such as post-meal fullness
• early satiety
• upper abdominal discomfort/bloating and nausea.

Key benefits

• Relieves post-meal fullness
• Improves early satiety
• Reduces upper abdominal discomfort/bloating
• Improves gastric motility and emptying

How Acotrust 100 mg Tablet works

Acotiamide is a prokinetic/gastroprokinetic agent that enhances acetylcholine release in the enteric nervous system and improves gastric motility. It promotes better stomach accommodation and gastric emptying, reducing dyspeptic symptoms after meals.

How to take Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

Take as prescribed by the doctor. Common adult regimen is 100 mg tablet three times daily, usually before meals. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew. Duration depends on symptom control.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause drowsiness, disorientation and abnormal muscle movements. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Acotrust are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• dizziness
• increased liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in liver impairment; monitor if symptoms persist or worsen. Seek medical advice if you have alarm symptoms (unintentional weight loss, persistent vomiting, blood in stools/black stools, difficulty swallowing). Not recommended for children unless prescribed. Inform doctor about all medicines and medical conditions.

Do not take Acotrust if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with bleeding, blockage or perforation of the gut, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticholinergics (may reduce effect),cholinergic drugs (additive effect),other prokinetics (additive GI effects). Clinically significant CYP interactions are not prominent, but inform your doctor about all medicines.

How to store Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Acotrust 100 mg Tablet

Take it shortly before meals for bloating and early fullness. Sip fluids frequently in small amounts, and use oral rehydration salts if you have been vomiting.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Gastrointestinal (Prokinetic/Anti-dyspeptic)

Drug class:

Gastroprokinetic (Acotiamide; cholinesterase inhibitor/muscarinic modulation)