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Proctil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting, Vertigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Proctil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Proctil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Proctil as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Proctil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Proctil is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Proctil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Proctil related warnings section.
Proctil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Proctil in conditions like Heart Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Proctil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Proctil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Proctil is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Proctil 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Proctil is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Proctil safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Proctil during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Proctil safe during breastfeeding?
Proctil may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Proctil, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Proctil.
What is the effect of Proctil on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Proctil on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Proctil on the Liver?
Proctil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Proctil on the Heart?
Proctil has very mild side effects on the heart.
Proctil 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 Proctil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Proctil habit forming or addictive?
Proctil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Proctil can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Proctil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Proctil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Proctil
Taking Proctil with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Proctil
Taking Proctil with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Proctil can cause drowsiness and may affect thinking and movements, especially when the treatment starts. Therefore, one must avoid driving and operating machinery till the time the effect lasts. It is important to talk to your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Proctil.
No, patients with the bone marrow symptoms should not be given Proctil because they might develop hypersensitivity.
Yes, one of the side effects of Proctil is weight gain. Therefore, while you are taking this Proctil, be watchful of your weight. Weight can be maintained by keeping a track on the calorie intake and indulging in some kind of physical activity, for at least 30 minutes a day.
Yes, you can take ibuprofen with Proctil as there are no records of any drug interactions. However, please consult your doctor before you take Proctil with ibuprofen.
No, Proctil is not a narcotic. It is an anti-emetic belonging to the category of first-generation antipsychotics. Narcotics are the opium and its derivatives such as morphine, codeine and heroin and synthetic drugs such as methadone and pethidine.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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