Elrectil Plus 200mg/2mg Tablet

Short Description

Elrectil Plus 200mg/2mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, helping to alter thoughts and elevate mood.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Elrectil Plus 200mg/2mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by unreal thoughts and behavior. It works by altering thoughts and elevating mood, thereby improving the person's ability to think, feel, and behave. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by a doctor, and it is important not to stop taking it suddenly as it may worsen symptoms. Common side effects include nausea, constipation, dry mouth, sedation, abnormal heart rhythm, urinary retention, blurred vision, and nervousness. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so caution is advised when driving or performing tasks that require mental focus. Patients with thyroid, kidney, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or heart problems should inform their doctor before taking this medication.

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. Elrectil Plus 200mg/2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Elrectil Plus 200mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpromazine and Trihexyphenidyl. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic that works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent side effects such as involuntary movements.

Elrectil Plus 200mg/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 Elrectil Plus 200mg/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 Elrectil Plus 200mg/2mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.