Acofide
Indicated to address postprandial fullness to relieve bloating and support healthy gastric emptying.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Acotiamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Acofide, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Acofide vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Acofide details
- Condition
- Functional Dyspepsia
- Alternative names
- acotiamide
- Therapeutic class
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Prokinetic Agent
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to acotiamide; gastrointestinal obstruction
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; abdominal pain; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Zeria Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Atropine; scopolamine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatic impairment, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address postprandial fullness to relieve bloating and support healthy gastric emptying.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, enhancing acetylcholine release in the stomach to improve gastric motility and gastric accommodation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Limited data. Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
What you will receive
Acofide is the originator brand name, made by Zeria Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Zeria Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Acotiamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.