Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet
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Introduction of Hexidol Forte Tablet
Hexidol Forte 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.
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet1 and Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet2.
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet1 and Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet2.
Uses of Hexidol Forte Tablet
Benefits of Hexidol Forte Tablet
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Hexidol Forte 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 Hexidol Forte Tablet
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
Common side effects of Hexidol Forte
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Sedation
- Weight gain
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Urinary retention
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Nervousness
How to use Hexidol Forte 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. Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet 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
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
If Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.
Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Hexidol Forte Tablet
- Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet is a combination medicine that helps treat schizophrenia.
- Trihexyphenidyl controls drug induced abnormal movements.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may lower its efficacy.
- 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.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine.
- Do not stop taking Hexidol Forte 10mg/2mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
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User feedback
What are you using Hexidol Forte Tablet for?
Schizophrenia
50%
Drug induced *
50%
*Drug induced abnormal movements
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