Placida Tablet Information

Placida Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Placida Tablet have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Placida Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Placida Tablet are Constipation, Weight gain, Dizziness. Usually, these side effects of Placida Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Placida Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Placida Tablet related warnings talks about Placida Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Placida Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Placida Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Placida Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Placida Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Placida Tablet Benefits & Uses
Placida Tablet Dosage & How to Take
Placida Tablet Side Effects
Placida Tablet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Placida Tablet with Other Drugs
Placida Tablet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Placida Tablet
Placida Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Placida Tablet Benefits & Uses

Placida Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Depression

Placida Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.5 mg flupentixol and 10 mg melitracen, dose should be taken in the morning and noon time
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.5 mg flupentixol and 10 mg melitracen, dose should be taken in the morning

Placida Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Placida Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Placida Tablet may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Placida Tablet again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Placida Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Placida Tablet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Placida Tablet on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Placida Tablet on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Placida Tablet will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Placida Tablet on the Liver?

Placida Tablet can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Placida Tablet on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Placida Tablet on the heart, information on safety of Placida Tablet for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Placida Tablet with Other Drugs

Placida Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Selegiline

Phenobarbital

Alprazolam

Placida Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Placida Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Placida Tablet

Is this Placida Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Placida Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Placida Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Placida Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Placida Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Placida Tablet can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Placida Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Placida Tablet

Taking Placida Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Placida Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Placida Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe