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Pencid D is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Pencid D have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pencid D. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Pencid D are Headache, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Pencid D side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pencid D go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pencid D is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Pencid D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pencid D related warnings section.
Pencid D can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pencid D in conditions like Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease.
Additionally, Pencid D may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pencid D is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pencid D 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Pencid D safe for pregnant women?
Pencid D can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Pencid D safe during breastfeeding?
Pencid D 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 Pencid D on the Kidneys?
Pencid D 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 Pencid D on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Pencid D. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pencid D only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pencid D on the Heart?
Pencid D has very mild side effects on the heart.
Pencid D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pencid D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pencid D habit forming or addictive?
Pencid D does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pencid D as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Pencid D is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pencid D is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pencid D
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pencid D, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pencid D
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pencid D and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Ideally, Pencid D should be taken by mouth once daily but it can be taken twice in some cases depending on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken before 30 minutes of eating food to prevent acidity and heartburn. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypersensitivity and improper liver function.
Yes, Pencid D can help to reduce gas (flatulence) by preventing acidity (through decreasing the release of acid in your stomach) and facilitating gastric emptying.
Pencid D is a brand name for domperidone. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as antiemetics (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It is mainly used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, bloating and stomach fullness. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medication used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Pencid D is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Pencid D should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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