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Protorid Forte Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction of Protorid Forte Tablet
Protorid Forte Tablet is used to treat diarrhea and abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas. It also kills diarrhea-causing bacteria.
Protorid Forte Tablet is a combination of anticholinergic-antispasmodic, antifoaming agent, antiprotozoal agent, and 5-nitroimidazole (antiprotozoal & antibacterial) medicines.
Protorid Forte Tablet is a combination of anticholinergic-antispasmodic, antifoaming agent, antiprotozoal agent, and 5-nitroimidazole (antiprotozoal & antibacterial) medicines.
Uses of Protorid Forte Tablet
Benefits of Protorid Forte Tablet
In Abdominal pain
Protorid Forte Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Take Protorid Forte Tablet as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.
In Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Protorid Forte Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Protorid Forte Tablet
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 Protorid Forte
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
- Diarrhea
- Dryness in mouth
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Flatulence
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Nervousness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
How to use Protorid Forte Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Protorid Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Protorid Forte Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Protorid Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Protorid Forte Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Protorid Forte Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Protorid Forte Tablet may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.
Protorid Forte Tablet may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Protorid Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Protorid Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Protorid Forte Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Protorid Forte Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Protorid Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Protorid Forte Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Protorid Forte Tablet
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- Avoid taking alcohol as it can further increase the side effects of medicine.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
- Inform your doctor if you notice severe allergic reaction like skin rash, swelling, and itching.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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