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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PALIPERIDONE-6MG

Uses:

Treatment of Schizophrenia, Manic depression (bipolar disorder).

Medicinal Benefits:

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children above 13 years old and bipolar disorder in children at least ten years of age. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer's dementia and mentally disabled children. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER improves mood and behaviour in people with an imbalance of chemicals known as neurotransmitters in their brains. Thus, Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER relieves psychotic symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, confusion, disturbing thoughts and lack of self-awareness. Besides this, it also treats irritability symptoms in children with autism who are 5-16 years of age.

FAQs

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER is used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (or bipolar disorder).

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER works by balancing the chemical messengers called neurotransmitters and blocking the effect of dopamine and serotonin located in the brain, thereby helps in improving mood, behavior and thoughts.

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER causes tiredness, dizziness and vision problems. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery without consulting your doctor. It may also lower your blood pressure on sudden standing leading to dizziness, so try to get up easily to avoid this.

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER may cause an increase in blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER. Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER.

Yes, orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER is known to cause increased mortality in people who are elderly with dementia. So, please inform your doctor if you have dementia; before starting Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER.