Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Triko Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Trifluoperazine (5mg) + Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	605

FAQ

Can I stop taking Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg if I feel well?

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

How long does Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg take to work?

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

Can the use of Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg 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.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg?

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 Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg cause sleepiness?

Yes, Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg 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.

What if you forget to take Trikozin Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 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.

Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg Tablet Reviews

Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 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.

Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg 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 Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg Tablet Works

Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg 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 Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 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. Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg Tablet

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 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 Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg Tablet

Schizophrenia

Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Trikozin Plus 5 mg/2 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.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Quick Tips

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