Pro-5 Benefits & Uses

Pro-5 is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Other Benefits

Pro-5 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: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pro-5 Related Warnings

Is the use of Pro-5 safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Pro-5. If you are pregnant, do not take Pro-5 without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pro-5 safe during breastfeeding?

Pro-5 should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Pro-5 on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Pro-5. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pro-5 on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Pro-5. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pro-5 only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pro-5 on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pro-5 on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pro-5 with Other Drugs

Pro-5 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Candesartan

Lansoprazole

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Pro-5 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pro-5 unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Heart Disease
Dehydration
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Infections
Skin Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Pro-5

Is this Pro-5 habit forming or addictive?

Pro-5 does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pro-5. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pro-5 only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Pro-5 in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pro-5 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pro-5

Taking Pro-5 with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pro-5

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pro-5 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

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Pro-5 500mg Tablet