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Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet

Prescription Required
Marketer
Swastik Pharmaceuticals
SALT COMPOSITION
Loperamide (1mg) + Furazolidone (100mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of infectious diarrhea. It manages the symptoms of diarrhea such as stomach pain, cramps, and loose stools. It kills the diarrhea-causing microorganisms.

Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet1 and Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet2.

Uses of Neostep Tablet

  • Infectious diarrhea

Benefits of Neostep Tablet

In Infectious diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Neostep Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Neostep

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Urine discoloration

How to use Neostep Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Neostep Tablet works

Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Loperamide and Furazolidone which treat infectious diarrhoea. Loperamide is an opioid agonist which works by decreasing contraction of the intestines making the stools more solid and less frequent. Furazolidone is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria and other diarrhoea-causing microorganisms by damaging their DNA.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea caused by bacteria or parasites.
  • Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids especially ORS (oral rehydration solution) to help keep you hydrated.
  • Do not use Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.
  • Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
  • It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking and till 4 days after taking this medication. This is because drinking alcohol with Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet is likely to make you feel very sick (nauseated) and cause other unpleasant effects, such as hot flushes, headaches.
  • Avoid taking fermented foods like cheese, or fermented meat, fish, etc. in excess while taking Neostep 1mg/100mg Tablet as it may cause some side effects.
  • Consult your doctor if your diarrhea last for more than 48 hours.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL

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    References

    1. MedIndia. Loperamide + Furazolidone. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

    Marketer details

    Name: Swastik Pharmaceuticals
    Address: 44-1-18/2, GUNADALA, Opp Boarding Mary Matha Temple, Eluru Rd, Machavaram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 520005
    Country of origin: India
    Expires on or after: January, 2025

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    Email ID: [email protected]
    Phone Number: 0124-4166666
    Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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    10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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