Elicalm 5mg Tablet

Elicalm 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'antipsychotics' used to prevent and treat relapses of schizophrenia (a mental illness). Additionally, Elicalm 5mg Tablet may be used for anxiety and depression over a short period, nausea and vomiting. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. Depression is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, and unable to sleep properly or enjoy life as you used to do.

Elicalm 5mg Tablet contains Trifluoperazine which works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Elicalm 5mg Tablet helps control psychotic illness, relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, Elicalm 5mg Tablet blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and inhibits transmission of messages to the vomiting center. Thereby, it helps in controlling nausea and vomiting.

Take Elicalm 5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Elicalm 5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, blurred vision or eye problems, muscle weakness, fainting on standing up, confusion, weight gain, or water retention causing swelling. Most of these side effects of Elicalm 5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Elicalm 5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. The tablet form is not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Elicalm 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions. Do not consume alcohol with Elicalm 5mg Tablet as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, and high or low body temperature. Avoid taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet if you have blood disorders, liver problems, or the heart's inability to maintain adequate circulation.  

Elicalm 5mg Tablet contains Trifluoperazine, and an antipsychotic used to prevent and treat relapses of schizophrenia (a mental illness). Additionally, Elicalm 5mg Tablet may be used for anxiety and depression over a short period, nausea and vomiting. Elicalm 5mg Tablet inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Elicalm 5mg Tablet helps in controlling psychotic illness, relieving depression, lightening the mood, and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Also, Elicalm 5mg Tablet blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and inhibits transmission of messages to the vomiting center. Thereby, it helps in controlling nausea and vomiting.

• Restlessness
• Weakness
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Loss of appetite
• Blurred vision or eye problems
• Muscle weakness
• Fainting on standing up
• Confusion
• Weight gain
• Water retention causing swelling

If you are allergic to Elicalm 5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tablets are not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as breathing problems, muscle stiffness or weakness, shaking, etc. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Elicalm 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions. Avoid taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet if you have blood disorders, liver problems or inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation.  Do not consume alcohol with Elicalm 5mg Tablet as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, high or low body temperature. If you have Parkinson’s disease, fits, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), enlarged prostate gland, dementia (decline in memory, intelligence or communication), uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, have a family history of stroke or blood clots, liver, heart or brain problems, inform your doctor before taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Elicalm 5mg Tablet may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (guanethidine), opioid pain killers (codeine), medicines used to decrease saliva and lung secretions (atropine, procyclidine), antipsychotics (promazine, prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine, pregabalin), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), blood thinner (warfarin), a medicine used to treat iron poisoning (desferrioxamine), heart-related medicines (disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, amiodarone, sotalol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Elicalm 5mg Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet as it may cause adverse effects such as severe dizziness or fainting, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, fits, drowsiness, high or low body temperature.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet if you have blood disorders, liver problems, or the heart's inability to maintain adequate circulation. If you have Parkinson’s disease, fits, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), enlarged prostate gland, dementia (decline in memory, intelligence or communication), uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, have a family history of stroke or blood clots, liver, heart or brain problems, inform your doctor before taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet.

• GUANETHIDINE
• CODEINE
• PROCYCLIDINE
• ATROPINE
• PROCHLORPERAZINE
• CHLORPROMAZINE
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• LEVODOPA
• WARFARIN
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• PROCAINAMIDE
• QUINIDINE
• AMIODARONE
• SOTALOL
• PROMAZINE
• DESFERRIOXAMINE

• Exercise regularly and maintain healthy body weight.
• Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern. Do not take a nap during day time.
• Avoid watching tv, and using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

• If you are going to have a special X-ray examination of spinal cord or brain involving metrizamide (chemical), inform your doctor that you are taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet.
• Blood tests are recommended while taking Elicalm 5mg Tablet to monitor blood counts and liver functioning.
• This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.
• This medication may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heat stroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly.

Schizophrenia: It is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly. The symptoms include hallucinations, thought or movement disorders, delusions (misbelief), lack of emotion, sleep problems, isolation from family and friends, and difficulty in doing daily activities.

Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The anxiety symptoms include feeling more stress than required for that event and a lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry. Anxiety can be treated by psychotherapy (meeting a psychologist) or medications.

Depression: It is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, unable to sleep properly, or enjoy life as you used to do.