Peristal Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Peristal Information

Peristal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting. Secondary and off-label uses of Peristal have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Peristal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Peristal are Dry Mouth. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Peristal as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Peristal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Peristal's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Peristal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Peristal is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Peristal contraindications section.

Besides this, Peristal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Peristal is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Peristal Benefits & Uses

Peristal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Diabetic Gastroparesis
Gastritis
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Peristal 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: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Peristal Related Warnings

Is the use of Peristal safe for pregnant women?

Peristal can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Peristal right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Peristal safe during breastfeeding?

Peristal 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 Peristal on the Kidneys?

Peristal 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 Peristal on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Peristal. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Peristal on the Heart?

Peristal is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Peristal with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Chloroquine

Quinidine

Citalopram

Fluoxetine

Haloperidol

Peristal Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Peristal

Is this Peristal habit forming or addictive?

Peristal does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Peristal, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Peristal can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, the use of Peristal in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Peristal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Peristal

You can take Peristal with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Peristal

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Peristal

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Peristal cause bloating?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Peristal does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Peristal cause constipation?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Peristal 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Peristal work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Peristal contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Peristal cause rashes or itching?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Peristal has been reported to cause rashes or itching but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience excessive itching then consult it with your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Peristal cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Peristal does not cause erectile dysfunction. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. It is not a known side effect of this drug.