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Elrectil 200mg Tablet


Product introduction

Elrectil 200mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat various disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychoses like paranoia (delusions and feeling extremely worried or nervous), mania (overactive behavior), anxiety, agitation, and dangerously impulsive behavior.

Elrectil 200mg Tablet is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Benefits of Elrectil Tablet

In Treatment of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Elrectil 200mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

In Treatment of Mania

Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Elrectil 200mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilizes the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Elrectil 200mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and can do daily activities more comfortably.

In Treatment of Anxiety

Elrectil 200mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.

Side effects of Elrectil 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 Elrectil

  • Sleepiness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Weight gain
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Muscle stiffness

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Elrectil 200mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elrectil 200mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elrectil 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If the Elrectil 200mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
Driving
UNSAFE
Elrectil 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Elrectil 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Elrectil 200mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A close monitoring is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Elrectil 200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Elrectil 200mg Tablet affects you.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Do not drink alcohol while taking Elrectil 200mg Tablet as it can cause serious breathing problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
  • Monitor your weight during the treatment as Elrectil 200mg Tablet can cause weight gain.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenothiazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics

Patient concerns

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Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.
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FAQs

Is Elrectil 200mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?

Elrectil 200mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Elrectil 200mg Tablet should not be used as a sleeping tablet

Is it good for anxiety?

It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Is Elrectil 200mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?

No. Elrectil 200mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Is it addictive?

Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria

Does Elrectil 200mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?

It has been observed that Elrectil 200mg Tablet helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.

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References

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  2. 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. 245-46.
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Marketer details

Name: Elite Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 1210/11/12, g i d c phase-iii, vatva, ahmedabad, gujarat 382445
Country of origin: India

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