Velpride Information

Velpride is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Velpride have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Velpride. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Velpride include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Velpride as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Velpride go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Velpride's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Velpride related warnings talks about Velpride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Velpride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Velpride contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Velpride may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Velpride, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Velpride Benefits & Uses

Velpride is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Velpride 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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Velpride safe for pregnant women?

Velpride may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Velpride again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Velpride safe during breastfeeding?

Velpride 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Velpride on the Kidneys?

Velpride rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Velpride on the Liver?

Velpride may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Velpride on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Velpride with Other Drugs

Velpride 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 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Velpride 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

Is this Velpride habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Velpride has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Velpride as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Velpride only as per medical advice.

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

Velpride is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Velpride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Velpride

Taking Velpride with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Velpride

Information about the interaction of Velpride and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown