San: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

San Information

San is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of San have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of San depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with San include Dry Mouth. Some other side effects of San have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of San go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

San is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on San contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, San may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that San is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

San Benefits & Uses

San is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Diabetic Gastroparesis
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

San 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

San Related Warnings

Is the use of San safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from San. It is best to stop taking San immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of San safe during breastfeeding?

San 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 San on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by San. 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 San on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of San on the Heart?

San is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of San with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Chloroquine

Quinidine

Citalopram

Fluoxetine

Haloperidol

San Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about San

Is this San habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of San has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

San is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, San is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

San Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and San

Taking San with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and San

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking San.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about San

Question about 5 years ago

Does San cause bloating?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, San 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 almost 6 years ago

Does San cause headache?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, San 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does San cause constipation?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, San 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 over 5 years ago

Does San cause dry mouth?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, San can cause dry mouth. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience severe dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes, and ample water.