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Shicalm Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Shicalm Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Shicalm Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Shicalm Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Shicalm Plus as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Shicalm Plus 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 Shicalm Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Shicalm Plus related warnings talks about Shicalm Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Shicalm Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression, Heart Failure, Dementia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Shicalm Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Shicalm Plus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Shicalm Plus, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Shicalm Plus is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Shicalm Plus is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Shicalm Plus safe for pregnant women?
Shicalm Plus can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Shicalm Plus right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Shicalm Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Shicalm Plus may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Shicalm Plus should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Shicalm Plus on the Kidneys?
Shicalm Plus rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Shicalm Plus on the Liver?
Shicalm Plus has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Shicalm Plus on the Heart?
You can take Shicalm Plus without any fear of damage to the heart.
Shicalm Plus 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 Shicalm Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Shicalm Plus habit forming or addictive?
Shicalm Plus does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Shicalm Plus
Taking Shicalm Plus with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Shicalm Plus
Taking Shicalm Plus with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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
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)