Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.

Uses of Petril Tablet MD

Benefits of Petril Tablet MD

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

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Side effects of Petril Tablet MD

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 Petril

Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Memory impairment

How to use Petril Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

Patient concerns

My right hand is not work properly, It is painful , If I write One page , Pain is up to elbow , after written any page. Fingers are not keeping pen properly. When I write, finger joints are painful. Now , I am taking = CIPLAR 40 LA 2TIMES, & PETRIL PLUS 1/2, 2 TIMES,,, TAKE these medicines UP TO 18 DAYS, But no improvement till now. Please tell me any TAB OR CAP FOR THIS Dr Vikas Sharma advise me for BOTOX SHOW INJ, Please advise me TB // CAP.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Increase petril plus to 1 bd

Med for uncontrollable shivering Should I continue same tablet 'petril beta 10'

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

u can but consult Neuro

sir i have acute depression i visited doctor he prescribed me with petril plus tab . but i am not getting any releif also i am suffering from insomnia

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Based on your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. Treatment for Recurrent Depressive Disorder , psychotic disorders, Bipolar Affective Disorder and OCD usually lasts for much longer.To monitor any potential side effects and to take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions. Antidepressants are not addictive

FAQs

Is Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet a sleeping pill?

Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety, stop seizures (fits) or relax tense muscles. This can also help relieve difficulty sleeping (insomnia), and is usually prescribed for a short period of time, if used to treat sleeping problems. You should take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

Does Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet?

Yes, Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

For how long should I take Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet?

The duration of treatment with Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need for continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. Before taking you off this medicine, your doctor may gradually decrease your dose to prevent any withdrawal side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Is it safe to take Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet and alcohol together?

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.

Is Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet addictive?

People taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet. Therefore, Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.

Can I stop taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet if I start feeling better?

No, do not stop taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.

Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet?

Yes, you should avoid taking foods containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolates etc., while taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet. This is because caffeine stimulates your brain and Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet calms the brain. So, taking too much caffeine can affect the calming ability of this medicine and worsen your condition. Also, you should avoid taking alcohol while on treatment with Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet. Alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness and make you more drowsy and inattentive. Talk to your doctor if you have any other doubts regarding your diet while taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet.

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Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Petril Tablet MD

Benefits of Petril Tablet MD

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Side effects of Petril Tablet MD

Common side effects of Petril

How to use Petril Tablet MD

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet a sleeping pill?

Does Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet?

For how long should I take Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet?

Is it safe to take Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet and alcohol together?

Is Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet addictive?

Can I stop taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet if I start feeling better?

Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Petril-MD 0.5 Tablet?

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