Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: October 6th, 2025

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet is a product of UCB India Pvt Ltd

Composition: Pramipexole (0.25mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 51.09

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All Details About Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet

Description:

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet should be taken with food. However, 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 as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, hallucinations, constipation, and peripheral edema. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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

Ordinary side effects of Pramitrem

Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea
Chubbyigue
Hallucination
Constipation
Weakness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Headache

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pramitrem 0.25mg 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

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet can cause hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there). This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Does Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet cause weight gain?

A common side effect of Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet is decrease in body weight which may be due to decrease in appetite. Uncommonly, it can also cause increase in weight. However, if you have concerns regarding your weight talk to your doctor or a nutritionist.

Does Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Affirmative, Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may cause sleepiness. You may also experience sudden episodes of falling asleep. If it occurs, restrict driving and using heavy machinery and inform your doctor.

How does Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet work for restless legs?

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes discomfort in the legs and a strong urge to move the legs, especially at night and when sitting or lying down. Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet belongs to dopamine (neurotransmitter) agonist class of medicines. It acts by stimulating the dopamine receptors which is needed in the brain to control movement. Hence, it is used to improve RLS.

Is Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?

No, Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It helps in improving movements and muscle control in Parkinson’s disease. It is a dopamine agonist and acts on dopamine receptors.

Can I stop taking Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet if my symptoms of Parkinson’s disease have improved?

You should not stop Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The symptoms of malignant syndrome include loss of muscle movement, rigid muscles, fever, unstable blood pressure, increased heart rate, confusion, and depressed level of consciousness.

How should Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet be taken?

You should take Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. The doctor will decide your dose depending on the condition you are being treated for. Preferably it should be taken 2-3 hours before bedtime. Swallow the tablets whole with water. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce the chances of nausea.

What are the serious side effects of Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet?

The serious side effects of Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet include hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), confusion, aggressive behavior, agitation, abnormal thoughts, changes in vision, abnormal body movements, and motions that you cannot control. It may also cause changes in the way you sit or stand that you cannot control, such as your neck bending forward, bending forward at the waist, or tilting sideways when you sit, stand or walk. Increaseitionally, it may cause dark, red or cola-colored urine, muscle tenderness, muscle stiffness or aching and muscle weakness. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these.

What are impulse control disorders caused by Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet?

Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may cause impulse control disorders in which you may have cravings or urge to behave in an unusual manner, which normally you would not do. Pramitrem 0.25mg Tablet may also make it hard for you to resist the impulse to carry certain activities which can harm you or others, like addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending money. Along with that, it may cause an abnormally high sex drive or preoccupation with an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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