Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet

Product Of Mankind Pharma Ltd

Composition: Etizolam (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (10mg)

Pack of 1 tablet

₹ 139.90

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All Details About Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet

Description:

Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine that calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the level of chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood.

Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, memory impairment, low sexual desire, and delayed ejaculation. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Remember to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts and can be dangerous for you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Depression

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Placida Plus

Delayed ejaculation
Confusion
Vomiting
Memory impairment
Drowsiness
Fatiguedness
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Diarrhea
Uncoordinated body movements

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

Retain this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. Are there any important warnings associated with use of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

During the first few months of treatment, Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some patient, in the first few months of treatment. Tolerants having mood or behavioral disorders have a high risk of developing suicidal thoughts and actions. You should pay close attention and report your doctor of any such behavior or mood changes. Make sure that you visit the doctor for the scheduled follow-up appointments.

Q. Can I stop taking Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, you should continue to take Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet, even if you feel well. If you stop Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Consult your doctor if the symptoms are relieved, he might decrease your dose gradually.

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

There are reports that suggest that the use of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important point to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain than to lose increased weight.

Q. Can the use of Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

Affirmative, Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

No, do not drink alcohol while you are taking Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol can increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Placida Plus 0.5 mg/10 mg Tablet.

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