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Gastrocrom

Gastrocrom Side Effects

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDDaisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 20, 2026

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Headache (5%)
  • Diarrhea (5%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Muscle pain
  • Stomach pain
  • Rash
  • Irritability

Gastrocrom serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious allergic reaction: rash, hives, swelling in the face, trouble breathing

Source: DailyMed

The following Gastrocrom side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Coughing

difficulty in swallowing

hives or itching of skin

swelling of face, lips, or eyelids

wheezing or difficulty in breathing

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Skin rash

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Diarrhea

headache

Less common

Abdominal pain

irritability

muscle pain

nausea

trouble in sleeping

Note: If the above side effects occur in patients with mastocytosis, they are usually only temporary and could be symptoms of the disease.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.
Daisy Chau, PharmD
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Daisy Chau, PharmD
Daisy Chau, PharmD, is the drug information pharmacist manager at GoodRx. She is licensed in California and has more than 6 years of experience working as a pharmacist in drug information.

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