• Cisapid 1mg Suspension is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and constipation
• It helps to increase gastric emptying of both liquids and solids
• Cisapid 1mg Suspension is taken before meals or 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 keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
• If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen
• 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 headache and nausea
• 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
• This medicine may cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration
• It may cause also dizziness and sleepiness, 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.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor
• Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have heart disease, drink a lot of alcohol or have liver, or heart problems.

Uses of Cisapid 1mg Suspension

• In Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition which is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally
• It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your oesophagus and mouth
• Cisapid 1mg Suspension reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux
• You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective
• Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD
• 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 3-4 hours of going to bed.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Cisapid 1mg Suspension, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Cisapid 1mg Suspension

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea