Perkinil 5mg Tablet strip of 10 tablets

Cyclid 5mg Tablet is used in Parkinson's disease.

Procyclidine 5mg

Perkinil 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Perkinil 5mg 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.

Procyclidine : Dryness in mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Blurred vision, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Dilatation of pupil, Epigastric pain, Urinary retention

Perkinil 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Cyclid 5mg Tablet is a muscle relaxing medication. It works by decreasing the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness. It helps patients with Parkinson's disease by improving muscle control and reducing stiffness so that they can move more naturally. It is also used to treat movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm ) which can be caused by certain drugs.

Q. Can I take Cyclid for excessive salivation?
Yes, Cyclid can be used as it is helpful in cases of excessive salivation and drooling which can be seen in Parkinson’s disease or due to medicines (neuroleptics). It should be taken only if prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Can Cyclid cause addiction?
Yes, Cyclid may cause addiction as it has abuse potential though it occurs rarely. The doctors are usually cautious while prescribing this medicine and do not prescribe this medicine to patients whose symptoms are not genuine.

Q. What should I avoid while taking Cyclid?
Avoid driving or operating machines if Cyclid causes blurred vision or makes you feel dizzy, confused or disorientated. You should also avoid taking alcohol as it may increase your drowsiness. Taking this medicine may affect your body’s ability to regulate its temperature. As a result, your body temperature may rise more than normal. So, you should also avoid areas with high humidity and high temperature.

Q. Who should not take Cyclid?
Patients who are allergic to Cyclid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine should not take Cyclid. This medicine should be avoided in cases of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) in patients who have a blockage in the intestine (gut). In addition, patients who are facing difficulty, or are unable to, pass urine and are not currently receiving any form of treatment for this, should avoid taking Cyclid.

Q. How can I identify overdose symptoms?
In case of an overdose, you may experience fast heartbeat, agitation, restlessness, confusion, insomnia (severe inability to sleep), excitement (although occasionally people may feel anxious and aggressive), and disorientation. If eyes are exposed to light then the pupils in the eye may not open or close and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real) may also occur. In severe cases, you may feel very sleepy, fall into unconsciousness, or into a coma. If you experience any such symptoms contact your doctor or seek immediate help from the nearest hospital emergency department.

Q. How long does Cyclid take to work?
After an hour of starting Cyclid most people start experiencing the effects. However, the medicine may take some time for showing full benefits. Consult your doctor if you do not see improvement.

Q. Can I stop taking Cyclid?
No, you should not stop taking Cyclid suddenly as rebound parkinsonian symptoms may occur. Take the medicine as long as symptoms are there. Your doctor will decide the probable duration required for the medicine.

Perkinil 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Perkinil 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.