Denosia, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting. Secondary and off-label uses of Denosia have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Denosia. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Denosia include Dry Mouth. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Denosia can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Denosia are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Denosia has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Denosia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Denosia related warnings section.
Denosia can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Denosia in conditions like Liver Disease. The section on Denosia contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Denosia may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Denosia is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Denosia is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Denosia safe for pregnant women?
Denosia can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Denosia right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Denosia safe during breastfeeding?
Denosia can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Denosia on the Kidneys?
Denosia may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Denosia on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Denosia. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Denosia only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Denosia on the Heart?
You can take Denosia without any fear of damage to the heart.
Denosia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Denosia unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Denosia habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Denosia.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Denosia you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Denosia is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Denosia in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Denosia
Taking Denosia with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Denosia
Information about the interaction of Denosia and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Denosia can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest, even after this if pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Denosia can cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Denosia contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
Yes, Denosia has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Denosia should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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References
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