Duopride: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Duopride Information

Duopride is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Acidity, Heartburn are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Duopride have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Duopride. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Duopride include Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. These side effects of Duopride are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Duopride is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Duopride related warnings talks about Duopride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Duopride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Duopride contraindications section.

Besides this, Duopride may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Duopride Benefits & Uses

Duopride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Gastritis
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Stomach Gas
GERD
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Duopride 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: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride
Geriatric	Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride

Duopride Related Warnings

Is the use of Duopride safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Duopride for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Duopride safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Duopride on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Duopride for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Duopride on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Duopride on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Duopride on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Duopride on heart. So it is not known whether taking Duopride will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Duopride with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Codeine

Losartan

Duopride Contraindications

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

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Duopride

Is this Duopride habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Duopride is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Duopride only on doctor's advice.

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

Duopride is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Duopride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Duopride

Taking Duopride with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Duopride

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Duopride

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Duopride?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Duopride is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Duopride an antibiotic?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Duopride is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Duopride cause hair loss?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Duopride causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Duopride, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Duopride cause kidney damage?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Duopride does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Duopride along with improper kidney function, might cause kidney damage. If you experience discoloration of urine ( symptoms of kidney damage) then immediately inform to doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Duopride safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Duopride is safe to take as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may produce some side effects like a headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, sore throat and gas. If you suffer from any side effects, please inform your doctor immediately.