Geripod 4 Capsule Information

Geripod 4 Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Geripod 4 Capsule. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Geripod 4 Capsule have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Geripod 4 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Geripod 4 Capsule's effect is Not Used By Women during pregnancy and Not Used By Women for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Geripod 4 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Geripod 4 Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Geripod 4 Capsule in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. The section on Geripod 4 Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Geripod 4 Capsule with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Geripod 4 Capsule, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Geripod 4 Capsule Benefits & Uses

Geripod 4 Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Geripod 4 Capsule 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: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Geripod 4 Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Geripod 4 Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Geripod 4 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Geripod 4 Capsule on the Kidneys?

Geripod 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Geripod 4 Capsule on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Geripod. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Geripod 4 Capsule on the Heart?

Geripod may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Geripod 4 Capsule with Other Drugs

Geripod 4 Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Verapamil

Diltiazem

Geripod 4 Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Geripod 4 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Geripod 4 Capsule

Is this Geripod 4 Capsule habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Geripod 4 Capsule is addictive.

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

After taking Geripod 4 Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Geripod 4 Capsule only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Geripod 4 Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Geripod 4 Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Geripod 4 Capsule

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Geripod 4 Capsule, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Geripod 4 Capsule

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Geripod 4 Capsule with alcohol will be.

Unknown