Pilomax Tablet
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Product introduction
Pilomax Tablet is used for treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth which makes speaking and swallowing easier.
Pilomax Tablet is used to treat increased pressure in the eye and to reverse the effect of drugs that cause the eyeball to get bigger.
Pilomax Tablet is used to treat increased pressure in the eye and to reverse the effect of drugs that cause the eyeball to get bigger.
Uses of Pilomax Tablet
Benefits of Pilomax Tablet
In Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy to the head, face, or neck may also cause dry mouth. It can take 6 months or longer after radiation therapy ends for the salivary glands to start producing saliva again. Pilomax Tablet helps to increase the secretions of body fluids, particularly saliva and this helps to improve dry mouth due to radiation therapy. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Pilomax 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 Pilomax
- Sweating
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Chills
How to use Pilomax 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. Pilomax Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pilomax Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilomax 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pilomax Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pilomax Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pilomax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Pilomax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pilomax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Pilomax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaloids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Pilomax Tablet
Twice A Day
41%
Thrice A Day
32%
Once A Day
26%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Pilomax Tablet for?
Others
57%
Dry mouth aft*
43%
*Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
45%
Average
30%
Poor
24%
What were the side-effects while using Pilomax Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Frequent urge*
17%
Sweating
17%
Headache
17%
Flu-like symp*
17%
*No Side Effect, Frequent urge to urinate, Flu-like symptoms
How do you take Pilomax Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Pilomax Tablet on price
Not Expensive
33%
Expensive
33%
Average
33%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
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