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Introduction to Shidom Tablet
This medicine is prescribed for nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. It increases the movement of food in the stomach and intestine by inducing peristaltic movements in the stomach and relieves the feeling of fullness, gastric discomfort, and bloating
Safety Advice for Shidom Tablet
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It should be used cautiously among patients suffering from liver disease; dose adjustment may be required.
It should be used cautiously among patients suffering from kidney disease; dose adjustment may be required.
There is no sufficient information available regarding the safety of the drug when interacted with alcohol. Doctor's consultation is advised.
It may induce side effects like blurred vision, dizziness, and sleepiness. Do not drive if these symtpoms appear.
It can be unsafe to use during pregnancy; it may harm the developing baby. It is better to consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
It is considered to be safe to use while breastfeeding; it does not pass to infant through breast milk
How Shidom Tablet works
This is a prokinetic preparation which controls vomiting in the brain region. It acts on the upper digestive tract and increases the movements in the stomach and intestine to facilitate the easy passage of food through the stomach.
How To Use Shidom Tablet
- Strictly stick to time and dose prescribed by a healthcare professional while medicating yourself or others
- It can be orally taken before consuming a meal
- Providing drug daily at a same time will complement the course effectiveness as well as make you habitual to the routine that prevent missing a dose
Special Precautions About Shidom Tablet
- Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a severe liver disease
- Ask your doctor before taking it at the time of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Benefits Of Shidom Tablet
- It is an anti emetic reduces vomiting and nausea
- Improve the movement of muscles in the stomach
Side Effects Of Shidom Tablet
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Diarrhea,
- Loss of appetite,
- Indigestion,
- Bloating
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What If I Missed A Dose Of Shidom Tablet
- Use the medicine as you remember to take.
- If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
- Do not double up for the missed Dose.
- If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- high blood pressure (eg amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, disopyramide, dofetilide, sotalol, diltiazem, verapamil),
- depression (eg citalopram, escitalopram),
- anticancer agents (eg toremifene, vandetanib, vincamine),
- bacterial infections (eg specifically erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, moxifloxacin, pentamidine),
- gastrointestinal disorders (eg cisapride, dolasetron, prucalopride), antimalarial (eg halofantrine),
- neuro related medicines (eg haloperidol, pimozide, sertindole),
- antifungal (eg ketoconazole, fluconazole, voriconazole),
- gastrointestinal drugs (eg cisapride, dolasetron, prucalopride)
- anti HIV drugs
Drug Food Interaction
- grapefruit juice, alcohol, and tobacco
Disease Explanation
Nausea is defined as a feeling of discomfort or illness characterized by an urge to vomit. Vomiting is a condition where your stomach ejects all of its contents up through your mouth. It can be caused by various factors, like a stomach infection, irritation from a sharp and foul smell, food poisoning, motion sickness, or pregnancy.
FAQ's on Shidom Tablet
Is Shidom safe?
Yes. Shidom is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.
Can I take Shidom with amitriptyline?
Yes, Shidom can be taken with amitriptyline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Shidom with amitriptyline.
Can I take Shidom for morning sickness?
Shidom is not indicated or recommended for treating morning sickness. Please consult your doctor if you plan to take any medicine for treating morning sickness.
Can I take Shidom with amoxicillin?
Yes, Shidom can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Shidom with amoxicillin.
Is Shidom an antibiotic?
No, Shidom is not an antibiotic. Shidom is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick).
Does Shidom help to relieve bloating (gas)?
Shidom is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). It is not indicated to treat bloating (gas). Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Can I take Shidom with paracetamol?
Yes, Shidom can be taken with paracetamol. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor.
Does Shidom cause constipation?
Yes, Shidom has been seen to cause constipation as a side effect.Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation while using Shidom.
Is Shidom an over the counter drug?
Shidom is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription.
Does Shidom cause bloating (gas)?
Shidom can cause some uncommon gastrointestinal side effects like regurgitation, appetite disorder, and heartburn, diarrhoea. However, bloating (gas) has not been reported as a side effect with Shidom.
Does Shidom cause heart problems?
Shidom may be associated with an increased risk of heartbeat problem and heart attack. This risk may be more likely in those over 60 years old or taking higher doses. The risk also increases when Shidom is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Shidom.
Can I take Shidom with tramadol?
Yes, Shidom can be taken with tramadol as no drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Shidom with tramadol.
Can I take Shidom with omeprazole?
Yes, Shidom can be taken with omeprazole. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Can I take Shidom with rabeprazole?
Shidom can be safely taken with Rabeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Shidom increases gut motility and Rabeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
What is Shidom used for?
Shidom is used for the treatment of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting as and when recommended by your doctor.
Can I take Shidom with antibiotics?
The use of Shidom with antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, spiramycin, and some antifungals is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before using any antibiotics with Shidom.
Does Shidom help to treat constipation?
Shidom is not indicated to treat constipation. Please talk to your doctor regarding its use.
Is Shidom used for motion sickness?
Shidom is indicated for use in motion sickness. Please consult your doctor before using Shidom for motion sickness as it must be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Shidom with doxycycline?
Yes, Shidom can be taken with doxycycline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Shidom with doxycycline.
Does Shidom increase milk secretion?
Yes, Shidom can increase milk secretion also known as galactorrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Shidom. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing this side effect while taking this medicine.
Does Shidom raise the blood pressure?
The increase in blood pressure is generally not seen with the use of Shidom. But if you experience an increase in blood pressure while using Shidom, please consult your doctor.
Does Shidom cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with the use of Shidom. If you notice any abnormal weight gain while using Shidom, please talk to your doctor.
Does Shidom cause drowsiness?
Drowsiness has been reported as one of the rare side effects with Shidom. Please talk to your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Shidom.
Can I take Shidom with lansoprazole?
Yes, Shidom can be taken with lansoprazole as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen when they are taken together. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Does Shidom cause hair loss?
Shidom has not been reported to cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive hair loss while taking Shidom.
Can I take Shidom with citalopram?
The use of Shidom with citalopram is not recommended as it may increase the underlying heart problems like prolonged QTc interval. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Wednesday, 14 August, 2024
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