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Ulcicap Pd is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Ulcicap Pd have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ulcicap Pd depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Ulcicap Pd include Headache, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ulcicap Pd as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ulcicap Pd normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ulcicap Pd has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ulcicap Pd related warnings talks about Ulcicap Pd's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ulcicap Pd is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Ulcicap Pd with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ulcicap Pd is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ulcicap Pd 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ulcicap Pd safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ulcicap PD. If you are pregnant, do not take Ulcicap PD without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ulcicap Pd safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Ulcicap PD. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ulcicap Pd on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ulcicap PD. 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 Ulcicap Pd on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ulcicap PD. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ulcicap Pd on the Heart?
Ulcicap PD has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ulcicap Pd 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 Ulcicap Pd unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ulcicap Pd habit forming or addictive?
Ulcicap Pd 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 Ulcicap Pd can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ulcicap Pd only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ulcicap Pd for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ulcicap Pd
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ulcicap Pd, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ulcicap Pd
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ulcicap Pd with alcohol will be.
Ulcicap PD is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Take Ulcicap PD as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Ulcicap PD 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.
No, Ulcicap PD 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.
Ulcicap PD contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 666-667
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986