Phex T 5mg/2mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Psycogen Captab
Active Ingredient	Trifluoperazine (5mg) + Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	531

FAQ

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Phex T 5mg/2mg?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can the use of Phex T 5mg/2mg cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Phex T 5mg/2mg can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.

How long does Phex T 5mg/2mg take to work?

Everybody responds to the treatment differently. In general, it can take several weeks to feel the full benefits of Phex T 5mg/2mg, although some people may start to feel better sooner. It is important to give this drug the time to work.

Can the use of Phex T 5mg/2mg cause sleepiness?

Yes, Phex T 5mg/2mg 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.

Can I stop taking Phex T 5mg/2mg if I feel well?

No, you should continue taking Phex T 5mg/2mg even if you feel well. If you stop Phex T 5mg/2mg suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually before asking you to stop Phex T 5mg/2mg.

What if you forget to take Phex T Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Phex T 5mg/2mg, 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.

Phex T 5mg/2mg Tablet Reviews

Phex T 5mg/2mg 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.

Phex T 5mg/2mg 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.

How Phex T 5mg/2mg Tablet Works

Phex T 5mg/2mg is a combination of two medicines: Trifluoperazine and Trihexyphenidyl. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. However, it may cause side effects such as involuntary movements (shaking of hands, muscle spasms). Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent these side effects.

How to Use Phex T 5mg/2mg 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. Phex T 5mg/2mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Phex T 5mg/2mg Tablet

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Phex T 5mg/2mg 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 Phex T 5mg/2mg Tablet

Schizophrenia

Phex T 5mg/2mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Phex T 5mg/2mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Phex T 5mg/2mg can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Phex T 5mg/2mg 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.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Phex T 5mg/2mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Phex T 5mg/2mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Phex T 5mg/2mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.

Quick Tips

It can cause dry mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene,drink water, chew sugarless gum, or suck on hard candy for the dry mouth.
Do not stop taking Phex T 5mg/2mg without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Phex T 5mg/2mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Phex T 5mg/2mg is a combination medicine that helps treat schizophrenia.
Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine.
It can make you more sensitive to changes in temperature. Drink plenty of liquids and dress appropriately.