Placidox 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Placidox 5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used for short-term anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm relief, and as adjunctive therapy for seizures.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Placidox 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. It has a high potential for habit-forming, so take it only as advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and complete the full course of treatment. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can cause withdrawal effects like depression and difficulty sleeping. Common side effects include drowsiness, fatigue, muscle weakness, and impaired coordination. If these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. This medicine may also cause weight gain, but a balanced diet and regular exercise can help manage this. Long-term use may require regular monitoring of blood and liver functions.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Placidox 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Placidox 5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Placidox 5mg Tablet helps treat short-term anxiety. Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks. 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. 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.