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Pharmaranks rates Propulsid 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Propulsid (Cisapride Monohydrate) is a medication used to treat Constipation, Dyspepsia, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Gastroparesis.

Cisapride Monohydrate · by Janssen Pharms

72/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Cisapride Monohydrate
Form
Tablet, Suspension
Strength
Cisapride Monohydrate EQ 1MG BASE/ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Janssen Pharms
FDA application
NDA020398
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet and Suspension

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Propulsid treat?
Propulsid (Cisapride Monohydrate) may be used to treat constipation, dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux, gastroparesis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How is Propulsid rated?
pharmaranks gives Propulsid a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Propulsid?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Propulsid. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Propulsid?
Propulsid is marketed by Janssen Pharms. You can see Janssen Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Propulsid a brand-name or generic drug?
Propulsid is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cisapride Monohydrate.
Is Propulsid available over the counter?
No. Propulsid is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Propulsid come in?
Propulsid is currently marketed as tablet and suspension, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Propulsid FDA-registered?
Propulsid is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020398. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Propulsid been recalled by the FDA?
Propulsid has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Propulsid safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Propulsid a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

What people report to the FDA about CISAPRIDE MONOHYDRATE

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 2 reports naming CISAPRIDE MONOHYDRATE — the active ingredient in Propulsid, and the FDA flagged 50% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:

  • anxiety1 reports
  • back pain1 reports
  • confusional state1 reports
  • device difficult to use1 reports
  • incorrect product storage1 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean CISAPRIDE MONOHYDRATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.

Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.

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