Uses, Side Effects, Price OF Shicalm Plus Tablet 10'S

Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet also helps by improving muscle control and reducing the stiffness of the muscle. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, sedation, abnormal heart rhythm, urinary retention, blurred vision, and nervousness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

USES OF Shicalm Plus Tablet 10'S

• Treatment of Schizophrenia

BENEFITS OF Shicalm Plus Tablet 10'S

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Shicalm Plus Tablet 10'S

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

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dryness in mouth
• Weight gain
• Sleepiness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Nervousness

Caution:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQ'S

Q1. How long does Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet take to work? Everybody responds to the treatment differently. In general, it can take several weeks to feel the full benefits of Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet, although some people may start to feel better sooner. It is important to give this drug the time to work.

Q2. Can I stop taking Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet if I feel well? No, you should continue taking Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet even if you feel well. If you stop Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually before asking you to stop Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet.

Q3. Can the use of Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg Tablet cause sleepiness? Yes, Shicalm Plus 10mg/2mg 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.