Velpride Plus Information

Velpride Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. The alternative uses of Velpride Plus have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Velpride Plus. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Velpride Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Velpride Plus as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Velpride Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Velpride Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Velpride Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Velpride Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Velpride Plus in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Velpride Plus contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Velpride Plus have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Velpride Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Velpride Plus Benefits & Uses
Velpride Plus Dosage & How to Take
Velpride Plus Side Effects
Velpride Plus Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Velpride Plus with Other Drugs
Velpride Plus Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Velpride Plus
Velpride Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Velpride Plus Benefits & Uses

Velpride Plus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Velpride Plus Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Stomach Gas Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 95 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 75 mg levosulpiride and 20 mg rabeprazole in per capsule
Geriatric	Disease: Stomach Gas Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 95 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 75 mg levosulpiride and 20 mg rabeprazole in per capsule

Velpride Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Velpride Plus safe for pregnant women?

Velpride Plus can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Velpride Plus, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Velpride Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Velpride Plus. If you see any side effects, stop taking Velpride Plus immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Velpride Plus again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Velpride Plus on the Kidneys?

Velpride Plus rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Velpride Plus on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Velpride Plus on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Velpride Plus on the Heart?

Side effects of Velpride Plus rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Velpride Plus with Other Drugs

Velpride Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Sucralfate

Aluminium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide

Caffeine

Codeine

Paracetamol

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Olmesartan

Velpride Plus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Velpride Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Mania
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heart Disease
Asthma
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease
Gastric Cancer
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Velpride Plus

Is this Velpride Plus habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Velpride Plus.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Velpride Plus, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Velpride Plus can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Velpride Plus is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Velpride Plus is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Velpride Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Velpride Plus

Taking Velpride Plus with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Velpride Plus

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Velpride Plus.

Unknown