Pro 5 Benefits & Uses

Pro 5 is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pro 5 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: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pro 5 Related Warnings

Is the use of Pro 5 safe for pregnant women?

Pro 5 can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Pro 5 safe during breastfeeding?

Pro 5 may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Pro 5 on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Pro 5. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pro 5 on the Liver?

Pro 5 may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pro 5 on the Heart?

Pro 5 has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pro 5 with Other Drugs

Pro 5 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Candesartan

Lansoprazole

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Pro 5 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pro 5 unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Heart Disease
Dehydration
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Infections
Skin Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Pro 5

Is this Pro 5 habit forming or addictive?

Pro 5 is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Pro 5 you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pro 5 only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Pro 5 for mental disorders.

No

Pro 5 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pro 5

Taking Pro 5 with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pro 5

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pro 5 and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 272-273

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 864

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xeloda® (capecitabine)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Capecitabine Sandoz® (capecitabine)

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