Petril Md 0.5mg Tablet
Petril Md 0.5 MG Description
Petril Md is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent anxiety and epilepsy. Anxiety is a mental illness wherein an individual experiences continuous fear, worry and instability that withhold
s them from living everyday life. Epilepsy refers to specific abnormal activity in the brain that further causes seizures. Petril Md has Clonazepam as an active ingredient. Clonazepam is a part of a group of medicines called Benzodiazepines. Clonazepam helps increase the level of certain chemicals in the brain that causes a calming effect. Thus, it helps the patient concentrate better and feels active in general. It exhibits specific side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, diarrhoea and impaired coordination. If any side effect interferes with your day to day life, kindly consult your doctor. Petril Md is taken with a doctor’s recommendation only. It shouldn’t be stopped without a doctor’s approval, as it can worsen the situation.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹32.78 |
You Save | ₹4.47 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety, Epilepsy |
Side effects | Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Difficulty in concentration, Muscle weakness, Restlessness, Confusion |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Petril Md 0.5 MG
- Anxiety
- Epilepsy
- Sleep Disorders
- Panic disorders
Contraindications of Petril Md 0.5 MG
- If you are allergic to clonazepam.
- If you have a liver disorder.
- If you have glaucoma (a condition of the eye that can cause blindness).
- If you have myasthenia gravis(muscular disorder).
Side effects of Petril Md 0.5 MG
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Difficulty in concentration
- Muscle weakness
- Restlessness
- Confusion
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Impaired memory
- Consult your doctor if any of the above-mentioned side effects do not go away on their own or increase over time.
- Seek immediate help in case of
- Suicidal thoughts
- Allergic reaction
Precautions and Warnings of Petril Md 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any kind of visual, liver, lungs, or kidney disorder.
- You have had a blood disorder, mental health issues or other diseases.
- You or your family has had a history of substance abuse.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby.
- You’re taking any vitamins or supplements along with the medication. Even if the supplement is herbal, ayurvedic or any other category.
- You need to be regular with the dose; Petril Md cannot be stopped without a doctor's recommendation.
- Not recommended for children below 18 years.
Mode of Action of Petril Md 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Petril Md 0.5 MG
- Petril Md should be taken as per the doctor’s recommendation only.
- It is usually advised for a longer duration and is taken 2-3 times a day.
- Take the dose according to a doctor’s recommendation and try to take it around the same time.
- It can be taken with or without but should be taken with food, preferably to avoid stomach problems.
- Do not stop taking the dose on your own if you start feeling better without consulting your doctor. It can worsen the situation.
- The tablet dissolves in the mouth so it can be taken without water.
- Do not touch the medicine with wet hands as it will disintegrate it.
- The tablet should not be distorted in any way by either chewing or crushing.
Interactions of Petril Md 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Anti Anxiety medicines like alprazolam can increase the risk of side effects like shallow breathing and extreme drowsiness and can cause respiratory depression
- Anti Epileptic medicines like Phenytoin can decrease the efficacy of Petril Md
- Anti-tubercular medicines like rifampicin can increase the potential of side effects.
- Always inform the doctor about all the medications you are currently taking.
Interactions with food items
- Caffeine-containing products,
- Don’t consume Caffeine-containing foods or drinks like colas, coffee, teas, or chocolates while taking treatment with Petril Md tablet as these can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine.
Storage and disposal of Petril Md 0.5 MG
Dosage of Petril Md 0.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Suneet Monga
BDS, MDS (Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry) MMCDSR
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Petril Md habit-forming?
Q: Can I take Petril Md with my sleeping pill?
Q: Is there any specific diet to be followed when taking Petril Md?
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