Quietal Plus 100 mg/2 mg Tablet

Short Description

Quietal Plus 100 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Quietal Plus 100 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person's ability to think, feel and behave. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

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. Quietal Plus 100 mg/2 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

nausea constipation dryness in mouth sedation abnormal heart rhythm urinary retention blurred vision and nervousness

Alcohol Warning

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may lower its efficacy.

Quietal Plus 100 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpromazine and Trihexyphenidyl. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. However, it may cause side effects such as involuntary movements (shaking of hands, muscle spasms). Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent these side effects.

Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Quietal Plus 100 mg/2 mg 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 Quietal Plus 100 mg/2 mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.