Calopride Benefits & Uses

Calopride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Calopride 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: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Calopride Related Warnings

Is the use of Calopride safe for pregnant women?

Calopride can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Calopride right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Calopride safe during breastfeeding?

Calopride should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Calopride on the Kidneys?

Calopride rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Calopride on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Calopride on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Calopride on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Calopride with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Verapamil

Quinidine

Cyclosporin

Mild

Ketoconazole

Calopride Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calopride

Is this Calopride habit forming or addictive?

Calopride is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Calopride as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Calopride is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Calopride is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Calopride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calopride

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Calopride together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Calopride

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Calopride and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown