Toficalm 50 Tablet
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Product introduction
Toficalm 50 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines. It is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety associated with depression. It has a calming effect on the brain by relaxing the nerves, thus relieving the symptoms of anxiety.
Toficalm 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, 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 as it has a high potential of habit-forming.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. It should only be used for a limited period as long-term use of this medicine is not recommended.
Toficalm 50 Tablet may cause loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth, headaches, insomnia, and constipation. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Do not operate heavy machinery or drive if you have taken this medicine until you know how it affects your body.
It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls. You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.
Toficalm 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, 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 as it has a high potential of habit-forming.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. It should only be used for a limited period as long-term use of this medicine is not recommended.
Toficalm 50 Tablet may cause loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth, headaches, insomnia, and constipation. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Do not operate heavy machinery or drive if you have taken this medicine until you know how it affects your body.
It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls. You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.
Uses of Toficalm Tablet
Benefits of Toficalm Tablet
In Treatment of Depression
Toficalm 50 Tablet increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that improve our mood and behavior. This creates a feeling of wellbeing, relieves anxiety, reduces tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition.
In Treatment of Anxiety
Toficalm 50 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. 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 suddenly can cause serious problems.
Side effects of Toficalm 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 Toficalm
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Toficalm 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. Toficalm 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Toficalm Tablet works
Toficalm 50 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Toficalm 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Toficalm 50 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Toficalm 50 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Toficalm 50 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Toficalm 50 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Toficalm 50 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Toficalm Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Toficalm 50 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.\n
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Quick tips
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Toficalm with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Concurrent use may cause seriously low blood pressure, slow breathing, fatal respiratory arrest, increased dizziness, and sedation.
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Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Tofisopam side effects such as drowsiness
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Toficalm 50 Tablet
Twice A Day
49%
Once A Day
45%
Thrice A Day
5%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Toficalm Tablet for?
Depression
70%
Others
30%
How much was the improvement?
Average
58%
Excellent
30%
Poor
12%
What were the side-effects while using Toficalm 50 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
65%
Constipation
12%
Loss of appet*
12%
Headache
6%
Nausea
6%
*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite
How do you take Toficalm Tablet?
With or witho*
75%
With food
25%
*With or without food
Please rate Toficalm 50 Tablet on price
Average
57%
Expensive
35%
Not Expensive
8%
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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