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Periran is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Acidity, Heartburn are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Periran has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Periran depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Periran include Diarrhoea, Dry Mouth, Headache. Such side effects of Periran normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Periran's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Periran related warnings talks about Periran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Periran is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Periran contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Periran have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Periran is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Periran 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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Is the use of Periran safe for pregnant women?
Periran may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Periran again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Periran safe during breastfeeding?
Periran does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Periran on the Kidneys?
Periran can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Periran on the Liver?
Periran may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Periran on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Periran. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Periran should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Periran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Periran habit forming or addictive?
Periran is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Periran does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Periran is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Periran is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Periran
Taking Periran with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Periran
Taking Periran with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Periran can cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Periran 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.
Yes, Periran can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest, even after this if pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Periran should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Periran does not cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. You are advised to monitor your blood sugar level on daily basis. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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