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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Polizine
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Polizine uses
Polizine information
This medication is made by Pfizer and is generically known as Polizine hydrochloride and is available in tablet and syrup form.
Polizine indications
This drug is prescribed for the relief of anxiety and tension brought about by psychoneurosis.
Polizine may also be used for the containment of pruritus due to allergic reactions such as chronic uticaria and contact dermatitis.
Polizine may be used as a sedative when used as a premedication following general anesthesia.
Polizine warnings
Studies of this medicine in pregnant humans have not yet been studied however, studies on animals have shown that Polizine induce fetal abnormalities in pregnant mice, rabbits and other animals.
It is not also known whether the contents of Polizine are passed into human milk. Talk with your doctor first before considering breast feeding.
Drowsiness is a main consideration when taking this drug and activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Patients are also not advised to repeatedly take CNS depressant drug such as this.
Polizine intake guidelines
Follow your doctor's instructions when taking Polizine Europharm Laboratoires. Never deviate from the doctor's instructed intake instructions.
Polizine dosage
For the treatment of anxiety and tension, the dose is 50-100 mg for adults, 50 mg daily divided into two doses for children.
For the management of pruritus, the dosage for adults is 25 mg and for children, it is 50 mg divided in two doses.
For the usage of Polizine as a sedative, the dose is 50-100 mg in adults and 0.6mg/kg in children.
The dosage described above may be increased or decreased depending on your doctor's assessment.
Polizine overdose
The most common symptom of Polizine overdose is hypersedation. If overdose happens, the patient should be made to vomit, if he/she has no urge to vomit, it should be induced. Another relief is to immediate gastric lavage. Immediately seek emergency medical attention while continuing to monitor the patient's vital signs.
Polizine missed dose
If a dose of Polizine is missed, never attempt to take double doses to make up for it. You may however, skip that dose you missed and just proceed with your regular time of intake.
Polizine side effects
The reported side effects associated with Polizine intake were usually mild and passing and are not causes for immediate medical care. Among the side effects are dry mouth, drowsiness, and tremors.
Polizine drug reactions
There are no known harmful drug interactions associated with this medication intake. But it is still best to tell your doctor of the medicines you are taking and have taken for the past week.
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References
- Dailymed."HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED [LAKE ERIE MEDICAL & SURGICAL SUPPLY DBA QUALITY CARE PRODUCTS LLC]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "hydroxyzine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Polizine?Depending on the reaction of the Polizine after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Polizine not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Polizine addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Polizine, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Polizine consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Two visitors reported useful
How is the drug Polizine useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Not useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
Three visitors reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Polizine drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Polizine medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 3 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetTwo visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Polizine drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Polizine is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 2 | 100.0% | |
Ten visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Polizine drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-50mg | 8 | 80.0% | |
| 6-10mg | 2 | 20.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Polizine drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 2 days to notice the result from using Polizine drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Polizine need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetThree visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-60 | 3 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology