Mopride Information

Mopride is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of GERD. Mopride also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Mopride depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Mopride are Insomnia. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mopride as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Mopride are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Mopride's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mopride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Mopride contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Mopride with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Mopride Benefits & Uses

Mopride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

GERD

Other Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Heartburn

Mopride 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: Indigestion Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Indigestion Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Mopride Related Warnings

Is the use of Mopride safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Mopride during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Mopride safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Mopride in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Mopride is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mopride on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Mopride on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Mopride on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Mopride on the Heart?

Side effects of Mopride on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Mopride with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Erythromycin

Quinine

Mopride Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mopride

Is this Mopride habit forming or addictive?

Mopride is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Mopride should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Mopride is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Mopride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mopride

Taking Mopride with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mopride

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mopride with alcohol will be.

Unknown