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Talecalm is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. Secondary and off-label uses of Talecalm have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Talecalm. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Talecalm have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Talecalm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Talecalm is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Talecalm related warnings talks about Talecalm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Talecalm can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Talecalm in conditions like Depression, Heart Failure, Dementia. Some other conditions that can be affected by Talecalm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Talecalm have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Talecalm is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Talecalm 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Talecalm safe for pregnant women?
Talecalm can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Talecalm, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Talecalm safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Talecalm may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Talecalm should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Talecalm on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Talecalm on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Talecalm will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Talecalm on the Liver?
Side effects of Talecalm on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Talecalm on the Heart?
Side effects of Talecalm rarely affect the heart.
Talecalm 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 Talecalm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Talecalm habit forming or addictive?
Talecalm does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Talecalm can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Talecalm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Talecalm works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Talecalm
You can take Talecalm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Talecalm
Consuming Talecalm 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 439-440