Pilomax Tablet
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Product introduction
Pilomax Tablet is used for treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth which makes speaking and swallowing easier.
Pilomax Tablet is generally administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting. You should not self administer this medicine at home.
Pilomax Tablet may cause few side effects such as sweating, frequent urge to urinate, vomiting, neause, and chills. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms which you think may be due to Pilomax Tablet, inform your doctor.
Uses of Pilomax Tablet
Benefits of Pilomax Tablet
In Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy to the head, face, or neck may also cause dry mouth. It can take 6 months or longer after radiation therapy ends for the salivary glands to start producing saliva again. Pilomax Tablet helps to increase the secretions of body fluids, particularly saliva and this helps to improve dry mouth due to radiation therapy. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Pilomax 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 Pilomax
- Sweating
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Chills
- Vomiting
- Nausea
How to use Pilomax 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. Pilomax Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pilomax Tablet works
Pilomax Tablet is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices and other secretions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pilomax Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilomax 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
Pilomax 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
Pilomax Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pilomax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Pilomax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pilomax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Pilomax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Pilomax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Pilomax 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.
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Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have eye inflammation, suffer from asthma, liver, kidney or heart diseases, Parkinson’s disease, stomach ulcer, have problems in passing urine, high blood pressure, narrow angle glaucoma (increased eyeball pressure due to obstruction to the outflow of fluid).
- Drink sufficient water to reduce dehydration due to excessive sweating caused by pilocarpine.
- The back layer of your eye (fundus) may be examined before starting pilocarpine therapy.
- You may be regularly monitored for visual fields and intra-ocular pressure on long term therapy with pilocarpine for glaucoma.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as pilocarpine causes dizziness and blurring of vision especially in the night.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaloids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
Interaction with drugs
Taking Pilomax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Rivastigmine may increase the metabolism of Pilocarpine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Pilocarpine may increase the effect of Galantamine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Pilocarpine may increase the effect of Donepezil.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Rivastigmine may increase the metabolism of Pilocarpine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Pilomax Tablet
Thrice A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Pilomax Tablet for?
Others
59%
Dry mouth aft*
41%
*Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
46%
Average
35%
Poor
19%
What were the side-effects while using Pilomax Tablet?
No Side Effec*
46%
Frequent urge*
15%
Sweating
15%
Flu-like symp*
8%
Headache
8%
*No Side Effect, Frequent urge to urinate, Flu-like symptoms
How do you take Pilomax Tablet?
With food
71%
With or witho*
29%
*With or without food
Please rate Pilomax Tablet on price
Average
58%
Not Expensive
25%
Expensive
17%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Pilomax Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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