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Perinorm 5mg Drop

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Product introduction

Perinorm 5mg Drop is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and heartburn. It prevents the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal and helps reduce symptoms caused by the flow of the stomach contents back into the food pipe.

Perinorm 5mg Drop is taken before meals preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are restlessness, fatigue, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It also causes drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Benefits of Perinorm Drop

In Treatment of Nausea

Perinorm 5mg Drop blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.

In Treatment of Indigestion

Indigestion means discomfort of mainly the upper part of your stomach which may also have other symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, feeling full etc. Perinorm 5mg Drop improves the movement of food in your stomach and gut (intestine). This relieves these symptoms and helps in proper digestion of food.

Take Perinorm 5mg Drop as prescribed by the doctor. Think about what foods trigger indigestion and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight, and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.

In Treatment of Heartburn

Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids traveling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Perinorm 5mg Drop improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn.
Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.

Side effects of Perinorm Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Perinorm

  • Restlessness
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness

How to use Perinorm Drop

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Perinorm 5mg Drop is to be taken empty stomach.

How Perinorm Drop works

Perinorm 5mg Drop is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Perinorm 5mg Drop.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Perinorm 5mg Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Perinorm 5mg Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Perinorm 5mg Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Perinorm 5mg Drop may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Perinorm 5mg Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Perinorm 5mg Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Perinorm 5mg Drop is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Perinorm 5mg Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Perinorm Drop?

If you miss a dose of Perinorm 5mg Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Perinorm 5mg Drop helps relieve nausea, vomiting, indigestion and heartburn.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Perinorm 5mg Drop as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist-Prokinetic agent

Interaction with drugs

Taking Perinorm with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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To stop Vomiting in Road Travel
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Tab Perinorm 1 tab at least 2 hour before travel
advise Medicine for gastroparises
Dr. Kunal Parasar
Surgical Gastroenterology
Try tab perinorm thrice daily first
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FAQs

Q. Does Perinorm 5mg Drop work for morning sickness?

Perinorm 5mg Drop can help in relieving morning sickness. However, this is not an approved indication for its use. There are other medicines also available to treat morning sickness. Consult a doctor if you need treatment for morning sickness as you should not take any medicine during pregnancy without consulting a doctor.

Q. Can I take Perinorm 5mg Drop with ranitidine?

Perinorm 5mg Drop can be taken with ranitidine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

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Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India

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