Peradyl Information

Peradyl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Peradyl have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Peradyl. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Peradyl are Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Peradyl side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Peradyl 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.

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

Peradyl is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Heart Failure, Dementia are examples of such conditions. The section on Peradyl contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Peradyl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Peradyl is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Peradyl Benefits & Uses

Peradyl is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Schizophrenia

Peradyl 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: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Trifluoperazine (5 mg), Trihexyphenidyl (2 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Trifluoperazine (5 mg), Trihexyphenidyl (2 mg)/Tablet

Peradyl Related Warnings

Is the use of Peradyl safe for pregnant women?

Peradyl can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Peradyl, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Peradyl safe during breastfeeding?

Peradyl should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Peradyl on the Kidneys?

Peradyl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Peradyl on the Liver?

Peradyl has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Peradyl on the Heart?

Peradyl is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Peradyl with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Codeine

Moderate

Levodopa

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Cetirizine

Insulin Aspart

Paracetamol

Caffeine

Codeine

Phenylephrine

Pseudoephedrine

Peradyl Contraindications

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

Depression
Tardive Dyskinesia
Arrhythmia
Heart Failure
Reye's syndrome
Dementia
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Peradyl

Is this Peradyl habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Peradyl has not been reported.

Peradyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Peradyl

Taking Peradyl with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Peradyl

Taking Peradyl with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.