Olay 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
Olay 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to 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. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Olay 20mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Olay 20mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Olay 20mg 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.
Side effects of Olay 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 Olay
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Tremors
How to use Olay 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. Olay 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Olay Tablet works
Olay 20mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olay 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olay 20mg 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
Olay 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Olay 20mg 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
Olay 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Olay 20mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olay 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Olay 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Olay Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Olay 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Can I take tab. Olay plus instead of tab. Depof 37.Now tab depof 37 is not available in market.i have depression last 15 years and I take tab depof 37 past 2 years as mentinence dose.
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depot 37 is a Combination of Generics - Trifluoperazine, Chlordiazepoxide,Imipramine,Trihexiphenidyl Olay plus is a combination of olanzapine and fluoxetine Both are used for depression/ anxiety but salts are different and response my vary. You should see a psychiatrist for treatment rather than looking for solutions in the market.
Suffering from Depression and Mania, what should be done
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
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.
I have acne and black marks (spots) on my forehead and now it is spreading on my face as well. Skin is also becoming too dry these days I use Himalaya neem face wash and Olay face cream. Kindly advice to reduce dry skin, marks and acne and also to improve fairness thanks,
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Dear I can understand your problem, but you need to understand that getting acne at this age is common, you should not use any product from outside particularly the oily one. Apply Clindac A gel twice daily and Cetaphil cleansing lotion for oily skin.
Mania is a component of Bipolar Affective Disorder. 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.
hello sir/mam my friend have light brown(geehuun rang) and using olay natural total 7 since 1yr and he has black patches on his face near eyes and forehead his skin is oily and has many black spots(small because of pimples). please suggest something that can help him to recover and to get more FAIRER skin
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
Face Wash with RejuGlow Facewash / Episoft OC Cleanser / Saslic DS Wash 2-3 times daily.Increase water & citrus fruits intake. Avoid sun. use sunscreen Photostable Gel SPF40 before Sun Exposure. Apply Biluma Cream/ MelaGlow Rich for application once at night for 2 months.Tab. Limcee 500 mg once dail;y for 3 months.For Pimple Marks (spots)- DUCRAY Photoscreen Depigment Cream / Demelan cream for application once weekly at night ( very little on marks only)
What were the side-effects while using Olay 20mg Tablet?
Weight gain
50%
Erectile dysf*
50%
*Erectile dysfunction
FAQs
Q. Can Olay 20mg Tablet be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Olay 20mg Tablet is not an approved indication. Olay 20mg Tablet has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.
Q. Is Olay 20mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
No, Olay 20mg Tablet is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Olay 20mg Tablet also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Q. How long does it take for Olay 20mg Tablet to kick in?
Olay 20mg Tablet may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Olay 20mg Tablet is not helping you.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Olay 20mg Tablet?
Olay 20mg Tablet can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.
Q. Can Olay 20mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Olay 20mg Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Olay 20mg Tablet during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.
Q. Can I stop taking Olay 20mg Tablet if I am better?
You should not stop taking Olay 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.
Q. Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Olay 20mg Tablet?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Olay 20mg Tablet causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Olay 20mg Tablet since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.
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