Perinorm Tablet

• Perinorm tablet is used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting and for restoring normal coordination and tone of the digestive tract.
• It is also used to relieve the symptoms of heartburn, dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting associated with certain digestive system disorders.

• If you are allergic to metoclopramide or any other ingredients of Perinorm tablet.
• If you have bleeding, obstruction or tear in any part of your digestive tract.
• If you have a rare tumour, called pheochromocytoma (releases too much of epinephrine and norepinephrine).
• If you ever had a muscle spasm or muscle problem after taking any medicine.
• If you experience fits, seizures or have Parkinson's disease (a brain-related disorder that leads to poor coordination, shakiness and stiffness).
• If you are taking a medicine containing Levodopa, used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
• If you are taking medicines such as Ropinirole or Pramipexole (used for the treatment of restless legs syndrome).
• If you ever had a condition of abnormal blood pigment levels or NADH cytochrome-b5 deficiency.
• Perinorm tablet is not meant to be used in children less than one year of age.

• Drowsiness
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Feeling low
• Weakness

Other General Warnings

• You have heart problems like abnormal heartbeats.
• You have problems with your kidney or liver.
• You have a salt imbalance in your body like potassium, sodium and magnesium.
• You have any brain-related problems.
• You are using other medicines known to affect the way your heart beats.
• You ever had a condition of abnormal blood pigment levels. Your doctor may monitor your blood regularly.
• Perinorm tablets should not be given to babies less than one-year-old.

• Perinorm tablets should be taken as instructed by your doctor as a whole with a glass of water.
• For it to work optimally, it should be preferably taken on an empty stomach.

• Store Perinorm tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight.
• Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• It could make you feel lightheaded and sleepy. Until you are aware of how it affects you, avoid driving or engaging in any activity that needs mental focus.
• It is best to take a Perinorm tablet on an empty stomach. With a glass of water, swallow it whole. Never take more than the prescribed amount.
• If you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, are nursing a baby or have any other medical conditions, let your doctor know before using the Perinorm tablet. Inform them of everything you take, including supplements and medications.
• Due to its absorption into human milk, Perinorm tablets should not be used while nursing. Before using this medication while nursing, speak with your doctor.

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose of this medicine includes lack of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, etc.
• If you have taken too much of this medicine, inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as possible.
• If it is already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the normal dosing schedule.
• Do not take two doses together to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• You should not concomitantly use Perinorm tablets along with medicine to treat Parkinson's disease like levodopa, a medicine used to treat stomach cramps like atropine and dicyclomine, as it may be harmful.
• Concomitant use of this tablet along with medicines like morphine or alprazolam, diazepam used to treat severe pain.
• Concomitant use, along with medicines like fluoxetine and paroxetine to treat mental illness, may increase the effects of this medicine.
• Other medicines like digoxin used to treat heart disease, cyclosporine used to treat certain immune system problems, and mivacurium and suxamethonium used to relax muscles should be used cautiously while on treatment with Perinorm tablets.

Interactions with food items