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Pilotbg Tablet


Product introduction

Pilotbg 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.

Pilotbg Tablet is used to treat increased pressure in the eye and to reverse the effect of drugs that cause the eyeball to get bigger.

Benefits of Pilotbg 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. Pilotbg 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 Pilotbg 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 Pilotbg

  • Sweating
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Chills

How to use Pilotbg 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. Pilotbg 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 Pilotbg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilotbg 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
Pilotbg 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
Pilotbg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pilotbg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pilotbg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Pilotbg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pilotbg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pilotbg 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

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References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1120-21.
  2. PubChem. Pilocarpine. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Pilocarpine hydrochloride. Luxembourg: Merus Labs Luxco S.a.R.L.; 2001 [revised 01 Apr. 2016]. [Accessed 28 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
Country of origin: India

MRP
β‚Ή349.99
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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