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Psycolam Forte is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Schizophrenia, Mania, Parkinson's Disease. Psycolam Forte also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Psycolam Forte. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Psycolam Forte are Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Psycolam Forte can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Psycolam Forte are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Psycolam Forte has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Psycolam Forte related warnings talks about Psycolam Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Psycolam Forte is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Psycolam Forte have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Psycolam Forte may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Psycolam Forte is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Psycolam Forte is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Psycolam Forte safe for pregnant women?
Psycolam Forte can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Psycolam Forte right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Psycolam Forte safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Psycolam Forte may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Psycolam Forte should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Psycolam Forte on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Psycolam Forte on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Psycolam Forte on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Psycolam Forte on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Psycolam Forte will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Psycolam Forte on the Heart?
Side effects of Psycolam Forte rarely affect the heart.
Psycolam Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Psycolam Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Psycolam Forte habit forming or addictive?
Psycolam Forte does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Psycolam Forte
You can take Psycolam Forte with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Psycolam Forte
Consuming Psycolam Forte with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 433
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Artane (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 439-440