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What is Placida Tablet used for?
Placida Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. It helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relaxes the brain and nerves, thus treating your depression.
Is Placida Tablet banned in India?
If you are one of those who had taken or has been taking the pink coloured tablet called Deanxit (Placida, Franxit) for your anxiety and depression; there is news for you. It has been suspended (banned) for sale and manufacture in India as of 18th June, 2013.
When should we take Placida Tablet?
Directions for Use of Placida Strip Of 10 Tablets This medication should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician. It is recommended to take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time every day for optimal pharmacological effects of this medication.
How long Placida can be used?
Uses of Placida Plus Tablet The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 4 to 5 days. Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine? Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Is Placida plus a sleeping pill?
Etizolam comes into the category of ‘benzodiazepine (BDZ)’, which works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, PLACIDA PLUS TABLET relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.
Is Placida addictive?
It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine. Is this a habit forming medicine? The habit-forming potential of this medicine is not clinically established.
Is Placida harmful?
Side Effects of Placida are Constipation, Urinary retention, Weight gain, Sleepiness, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Increased heart rate, Increased prolactin level in blood, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Muscle stiffness, Tremors, Restlessness.
Does Placida have side effects?
What is Placida tablet used for?
Placida Tablet is a combination of medicine is used for the treatment of depression. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age. What is it prescribed for?
What are the side effects of Placida?
1 Placida Tablet helps treat anxiety and depression. 2 Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Placida Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. 3 Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse. 4 It can cause changes in your blood sugar levels.
Can I take Placida Plus tablet at night?
You can take placida plus tablet in the night. Placida plus 0.5 mg/10 mg tablet is a combination of two medicines: etizolam and escitalopram which have anxiety-lowering and mood-enhancing effects. Etizolam is a benzodiazepine (bzd) which increases…
When should Placida be taken with food?
Placida Tablet can be taken with or without food, preferably at night. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.