Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Citipride 1mg Tablet
Description:
Citipride Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and indigestion. This medicine indirectly stimulates the release of a chemical messenger that increases motility of the intestine.
Citipride Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache and nausea. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
Earlier taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Citipride
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
Citipride Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Citipride Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Citipride Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Citipride Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Citipride Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Citipride Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. What is Citipride Tablet is used for?
Citipride Tablet is used for the treatment of motility-related gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion, reflux disease, delayed gastric emptying and vomiting
Q. How does Citipride Tablet work?
Citipride Tablet works by increasing the movement of esophagus, stomach, and intestines during digestion. It also increases the strength of muscle between esophagus and stomach to prevent reflux conditions.
Q. Why is Citipride Tablet used with rabeprazole for some conditions?
Citipride Tablet increases the movement of the gut and is useful in the treatment of conditions like heartburn, dyspepsia and is also useful in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. It has much better efficacy when it is used with rabeprazole.