Placidox 5 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Placidox 5 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Placidox 5 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: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 2 - 10 mg, 2 - 4 times daily, depends on severity of disease
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 2 - 2.5 mg, 1 - 2 times daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2.5 mg, 3 - 4 times daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2.5 mg, 3 - 4 times daily

Placidox 5 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Placidox 5 Tablet is used -

Severe

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Bone Fracture

Moderate

Memory problems
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Drowsiness
Headache
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Irritability
Diarrhoea
Vertigo
Cough

Placidox 5 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Placidox 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Placidox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Placidox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Placidox 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Placidox. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Placidox 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Placidox on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Placidox 5 Tablet on the Liver?

Information about safety of Placidox for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Placidox 5 Tablet on the Heart?

Placidox is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Placidox 5 Tablet with Other Drugs

Placidox 5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfentanil

Fluvoxamine

Flumazenil

Fentanyl

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Moderate

Isoniazid

Ketoconazole

Disulfiram

Fluoxetine

Caffeine

Cetirizine

Haloperidol

Esomeprazole

Erythromycin

Dicyclomine

Digoxin

Placidox 5 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Placidox 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Dementia
Asthma
Depression
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Placidox 5 Tablet

Is this Placidox 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Placidox 5 Tablet cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Placidox 5 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Placidox 5 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, taking Placidox 5 Tablet can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Placidox 5 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Placidox 5 Tablet

It is safe to take Placidox 5 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Placidox 5 Tablet

Consuming Placidox 5 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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