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Prodom is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Tablet, Suspension. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Prodom has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Prodom 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Prodom include Dry Mouth. While these are the most often observed Prodom side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Prodom 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.
It is also important to note that Prodom has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Prodom has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Prodom related warnings section.
Prodom is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Prodom have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Prodom may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Prodom is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Prodom 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.
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Is the use of Prodom safe for pregnant women?
Prodom can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Prodom right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Prodom safe during breastfeeding?
Prodom 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.
What is the effect of Prodom on the Kidneys?
Prodom 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.
What is the effect of Prodom on the Liver?
Prodom 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 Prodom on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Prodom for the heart.
Prodom 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 Prodom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prodom habit forming or addictive?
Prodom does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Prodom you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Prodom is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Prodom is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prodom
Taking Prodom with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prodom
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Prodom with alcohol will be.
Yes, Prodom can help to reduce gas (flatulence) by preventing acidity (through decreasing the release of acid in your stomach) and facilitating gastric emptying.
Yes, Prodom 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.
Take Prodom as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, you can take Prodom for acidity as it decreases the release of acid in your stomach which is responsible for acidity, burping, and discomfort in your stomach. You are advised to take it before a meal or as prescribed by your doctor.
No, Prodom 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1310-1311