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Piker D is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. The alternative uses of Piker D have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Piker D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Piker D also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Piker D can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Piker D 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.
It is also important to note that Piker D has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Piker D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Piker D related warnings section.
Piker D is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Piker D with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Piker D, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Piker D 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 |
Is the use of Piker D safe for pregnant women?
Piker D has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Piker D without medical advice.
Is the use of Piker D safe during breastfeeding?
Piker D should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Piker D on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Piker D. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Piker D on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Piker D. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Piker D on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Piker D on the heart have been reported.
Piker D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piker D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Piker D habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Piker D.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Piker D you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Piker D only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Piker D is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Piker D
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Piker D, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piker D
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Piker D with alcohol.
Yes, Piker D has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Piker D 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.
Piker D is a brand name for domperidone. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as antiemetics (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It is mainly used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, bloating and stomach fullness. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medication used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Yes, Piker D is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, itching, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Piker D can help to reduce gas (flatulence) by preventing acidity (through decreasing the release of acid in your stomach) and facilitating gastric emptying.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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