Palozac Benefits & Uses

Palozac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Palozac 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: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting

Palozac Related Warnings

Is the use of Palozac safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Palozac safely.

Safe
Is the use of Palozac safe during breastfeeding?

Palozac can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Palozac on the Kidneys?

Palozac is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Palozac on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Palozac on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Palozac on the Heart?

Palozac is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Palozac with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Citalopram

Quinidine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Atazanavir

Paracetamol,Codeine

Ciprofloxacin

Palozac Contraindications

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

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Palozac

Is this Palozac habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Palozac.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Palozac since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Palozac only as per medical advice.

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

Palozac is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Palozac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Palozac

You can take Palozac with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Palozac

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 899

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aloxi® (palonosetron hydrochloride)

Palozac 0.5 Mg Capsule