Ganaton

Tablet · Abbott
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Ganaton is a tablet made by Abbott that contains Itopride 50 mg. Itopride is a gut motility: eases bloating, early fullness and nausea in indigestion.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Itopride50 mg

What it is used for

Eases bloating, early fullness and nausea in indigestion.

How it works

A prokinetic that speeds stomach emptying and eases bloating and fullness (functional dyspepsia).

How to take it

Usually 50 mg three times a day before meals.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain

Get medical help straight away if

  • Breast enlargement or milk leakage
  • Abnormal movements

Be careful

Can rarely cause diarrhoea or raised prolactin.

Other medicines and interactions

Anticholinergic medicines may weaken it.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Ganaton?

Ganaton is a tablet by Abbott containing Itopride 50 mg.

What is Ganaton used for?

Eases bloating, early fullness and nausea in indigestion.

How should I take Ganaton?

Usually 50 mg three times a day before meals. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Ganaton?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, headache, stomach pain. Get medical help straight away for: Breast enlargement or milk leakage, abnormal movements.

Does Ganaton need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Ganaton in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Ganaton?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.