Brand Name: Gelonida
Generic Name: Gelonida
This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.
Common Uses
Gelonida is a narcotic analgesic used to treat or prevent moderate to severe pain. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to Take
Gelonida comes as a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken every 4-6 hours as needed. It may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions of your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take a larger dose take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
Warning and Precautions
Gelonida may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Gelonida with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
Gelonida may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure that your doctor and lab personnel know that you are taking Gelonida.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Gelonida before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose
Symptoms of Gelonida overdose may include: blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting. Visit your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Storage
Store Gelonida at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Gelonida out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Possible Side Effects
Common side effects: dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness. Seek medical attention right away if any of these side effects occur.
More Information
The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Gelonida. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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