Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Thrift Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Chlorpromazine (50mg) + Trihexyphenidyl (2mg) + Trifluoperazine (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	438

FAQ

What if you forget to take Egret Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet Reviews

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg 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.

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg should be taken with 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.

How Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet Works

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpromazine, Trihexyphenidyl and Trifluoperazine. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic which works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

How to Use Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet

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. Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Uses of Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet

Schizophrenia

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg 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.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg is not considered safe in patients with liver disease as per the available data.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Keep your regular doctor's appointments so your progress can be checked.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg is given for the treatment of schrizophenia.
It is better to take Egret Plus 50 mg/2 mg/5 mg at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.