Cisapride : How to Use - Propulsid, Prepulsid

Cisapride - Systemic

Brand Names

Propulsid, Prepulsid Cisapride *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug 15 minutes before meals and at bedtime with a beverage , unless otherwise directed by your family doctor.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may increase the effects of cisapride by increasing the amount of this drug in the body You must not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are taking this drug .

Dosage

The dose of cisapride will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of cisapride If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage forms - tablets and suspension:
- For heartburn causing by gastroesophageal reflux:
  - Adults and children 12 years of age and older 5 to 20 milligrams - mg of cisapride two to four times a day. Cisapride must be taken fifteen minutes before meals and at bedtime.
  - Children up to 12 years of age Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The dose is usually 0.15 to 0.3 mg of cisapride per kilogram - 0.07 to 0.14 mg per pound of body weight three to four times a day, fifteen minutes before meals.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.