Gaster 10 S tablets, fast-dissolving in the mouth [Self-Medication Tax Credit product].

Guideline for product delivery

Please note that this product takes approximately 1 week to 10 days from order to dispatch.

Products.

This product is a different type of gastrointestinal medicine from stomach acid-neutralising gastrointestinal medicines and has an excellent effect on stomach pain and lethargy.
... controls excessive gastric acid production, which can cause stomach discomfort, and promotes the repair of the gastric mucosa.
The PTP packaging is also convenient for carrying.
Fast-dissolving in the mouth that dissolves quickly when moistened in the mouth and can be taken without water.

Usage notes.

■■ What not to do ■■
If symptoms do not improve after 3 days of use, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this document.
Do not take continuously for more than two weeks.
(Seek medical attention as serious gastrointestinal disorders may be missed.)
(Failure to comply may worsen current symptoms or increase the likelihood of side effects.)
1. should not be taken by the following persons
(1) People who have experienced allergic symptoms (e.g. rash/redness, itching, swelling of the throat, eyelids, lips, etc.) due to H2 blocker drugs such as Famotidine.
(2) People receiving treatment or medicines for the following diseases at a medical institution
Blood diseases, kidney and liver diseases, heart diseases, stomach and duodenal diseases, asthma, rheumatism and other immune system diseases, steroids, antibiotics, anticancer drugs, azole antifungal drugs
(May cause leukaemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.)
(If you have kidney or liver disease, the excretion of the medicines may be delayed and their effects may be more pronounced.)
(If the patient has a heart disease such as myocardial infarction, valvular disease or cardiomyopathy, pulse sores with ECG abnormalities may appear.)
(People being treated for stomach and duodenal problems are likely to have been prescribed Famotidine or similar medicines and should be careful not to take them in duplicate.)
(This reduces the absorption of azole antifungal agents and reduces their effectiveness.)
(3) People who have been diagnosed by a doctor with blood disorders such as low red blood cell count (anaemia), low platelet count (difficulty in stopping blood or bleeding) or low white blood cell count.
(The drug may trigger blood disorders again.)
(4) People with phenylketonuria (this product contains L-phenylalanine compounds).
(5) Children (under 15 years) and elderly persons (over 80 years).
(6) Pregnant women or those thought to be pregnant.
2.Do not take the following medicines while taking this medicine
Other gastrointestinal medicines
3. people who are breast-feeding should not take this product or avoid breast-feeding if taking this product.

■■Consulting ■■.
1. consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking the following.
(1) People receiving medical treatment or taking other medicines.
(2) People who have had allergic reactions to medicines or other substances.
(3) Older people (65 years and over).
(Generally, older people may have reduced physiological function.)
(4) People with the following symptoms.
Sore throat, cough and high fever (People with these symptoms are suspected of having a serious infection and may have blood abnormalities such as decreased blood cell counts.
If you have these symptoms before taking the drug, they may be exacerbated by taking the drug and you may also experience a delay in recognising the side effects of the drug).
Unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain (may be due to other illnesses)

2.If you experience any of the following symptoms after taking the medicine, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist with this document, as there is a possibility of side effects.
Relevant parts] [Symptoms] [Symptoms
Skin : Rash/redness, itching, swelling
Circulatory system: pulse sagging
Psychoneurological : Feeling faint, twitching (convulsions)
Other : Abnormal physical symptoms such as feeling sick, lethargic, fever and sore throat.
In rare cases, the following serious symptoms may occur
If this happens, seek medical attention immediately.
Name of symptom] Shock (anaphylaxis)
Symptoms] Immediately after taking the drug, itchy skin, hives, hoarse voice, sneezing, itchy throat, breathlessness, palpitations and clouded consciousness may occur.

Name of symptoms] Cutaneous mucous membrane eye syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis
[Symptoms] High fever, red eyes, eye discharge, sores on the lips, sore throat, widespread skin rash/redness, etc., which may persist or worsen rapidly.

Name of symptoms] Rhabdomyolysis
[Symptoms] Muscle pain in the limbs, shoulders, back and other parts of the body, numbness in the limbs, loss of strength, stiffness, general lethargy, reddish-brown urine, etc.

[Name of symptoms] Liver dysfunction
[Symptoms] Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), brown urine, general lethargy and loss of appetite may occur.

Symptom name] Renal impairment
[Symptoms] Fever, rash, decreased urine output, generalised swelling, generalised lethargy, joint pain (aching joints) and diarrhoea may occur.

Name of symptoms] Interstitial pneumonia
Symptoms] Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing when climbing stairs or exerting oneself slightly, dry eyes, fever, etc., which may appear suddenly or persist.

Name of symptoms] Blood disorders
[Symptoms] Sore throat, fever, general lethargy, whiteness of the face and the back of the eyelids, easy bleeding (bleeding gums, nose bleeds, etc.), blue bruising (colour does not disappear when pressed), etc.

3. If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dosage, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist with this document.
4. If any of the following symptoms persist or intensify after taking the medicine, stop taking it and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this document.
Constipation, soft stools, diarrhoea, dry mouth

Indications/effects.

Stomach pain, lethargy, heartburn, nausea
(This drug contains H2 blocker drugs).

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Do not take the drug for conditions other than those listed in the indications.

Dosage and administration

When symptoms of stomach pain, lethargy, heartburn or upset appear, dissolve the following dose by mouth or take with water or hot water.
Adults (15 years and older, under 80 years)
1 tablet
Daily dosage] Up to 2 doses.

Children (under 15 years)
[Dose per dose] Do not take.
Do not take.

[Age] Elderly (80 years and over)
[Dose per dose] Do not take.
Do not take.

If symptoms do not go away after 8 hours or more after taking the dose, take another tablet.
If symptoms subside, stop taking the drug.
If symptoms do not improve after 3 days of use, stop taking the product and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take continuously for more than two weeks.

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(1) Adhere strictly to the dosage and administration.
(2) This product disintegrates easily in the mouth but is not absorbed through the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, so after dissolving in the mouth, swallow with saliva or swallow with water or hot water.
As with normal tablets, they can be taken directly with water or hot water without any change in effect.
(3) Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed when taking this product.
(Medicines are generally not to be taken with alcoholic beverages.)

Ingredients/amounts

The product is a white tablet and each tablet contains the following ingredients
[Ingredient] Famotidine
Amount] 10 mg
Controls excessive stomach acid production.

Additives: ethylcellulose, cethanol, sodium lauryl sulphate, triacetin, cyclodextrin, flavour, l-menthol, D-mannitol, aspartame (L-phenylalanine compound), candy powder, Ca stearate.

Storage and handling precautions

(1) Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not replace the product in other containers.
(It can cause misuse and change quality).
(4) Do not use products after the indicated expiry date.

[Other description.]
[How to remove tablets].
Press hard with fingertips on the convex part of the PTP sheet containing the tablets to tear the aluminium foil on the reverse side, remove and take the tablets.
(If accidentally swallowed as it is, it can lead to unexpected accidents such as penetration of the oesophageal mucosa.)

This medicine is not to be taken at set intervals, but when symptoms occur.
It is not affected by food and can be taken any time before, after or between meals.
One tablet at a time controls excessive stomach acid for approximately 8 hours, so if taken twice a day, leave at least 8 hours between doses.

[To maintain gastrointestinal health].
Binge drinking, overindulging in luxury foods, skipping meals, etc. are detrimental to gastrointestinal health.
Avoid this type of diet.
Also, have regular health check-ups.

Contact details.

For enquiries about this product, please contact the shop where you bought it or the following
Customer Relations Office, Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co.
3-14-10, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8234, Japan
0120-337-336
9:00~17:00 (except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)