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Protil-P Tablet
Manufactured byRAMSON REMEDIES
ContainsParacetamol (500 mg) + Prochlorperazine (5 mg)
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Description
Protil-P Tablet is a combination of Paracetamol and Prochlorperazine. It is primarily used to treat pain and associated symptoms of migraine. Migraine is a severe headache that is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, swelling, and fever. It also suppresses the signals in your brain that cause nausea and vomiting.
Some common side effects of Protil-P Tablet are constipation, dark urine, stomach pain, dizziness, etc. However, these symptoms are temporary and go away with time. Consult your doctor if the side effects become severe or persist for a long time.
It is recommended that you take Protil-P Tablet with or without food, preferably at bedtime. The dose and duration of this medicine will be prescribed by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day for better results.
Inform your doctor if you have any problems related to kidney, liver, heart disease and alcohol addiction. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Protil-P Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Protil-P Tablet
Constipation
Dark urine
Drowsiness
Headache
Stomach pain
Dry mouth
Urinary retention
Uses of Protil-P Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Migraine
Migraine is a severe headache that is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. The pain may get triggered due to factors such as stress, exercise, hormonal changes (during periods), anxiety, etc.
Protil-P Tablet provides relief from pain by preventing the synthesis of specific chemicals in your brain that causes pain. It also alleviates migraine symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
Protil-P Tablet provides relief from pain within 30-60 minutes of taking the tablet.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Protil-P Tablet remains active in your body is around 2 days.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
It is recommended that you should not consume alcohol when on treatment with Protil-P Tablet due to an increase in the risk of dizziness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendency has been reported for Protil-P Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
It is recommended that you should not take Protil-P Tablet if you are pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy. This medicine may cause breathing problems, sleepiness, muscle weakness in your foetus, especially if used in the last trimester ((last three months of your pregnancy). Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Protil-P Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid using Protil-P Tablet if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Acute alcohol intoxication
Acute alcohol intoxication is a condition in which you experience a change in your behaviour or mental function during or after consuming alcohol. Protil-P Tablet is not recommended for use if you have such a condition. This medicine may show additive effects when taken along with alcohol. It may lead to complications such as respiratory depression and respiratory arrest (breathing completely stops).
Severe central nervous system depression
Depression of the central nervous system or CNS often occurs when you misuse a substance or medicine that slows your brain activity. Protil-P Tablet may lead to CNS and respiratory depression (breathing completely stops). Hence, this medicine is not recommended for use in such conditions.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
It is recommended that you should not take Protil-P Tablet if you are pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy. This medicine may cause breathing problems, sleepiness, muscle weakness in your foetus, especially if used in the last trimester ((last three months of your pregnancy). Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Protil-P Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Tardive dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disease characterised by involuntary, repeated movements of the body. Protil-P Tablet may aggravate the symptoms of TD such as involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, and face. Thus, use this medicine with caution if you have such a condtion. Inform your doctor immediately if symptoms like these appear.
Kidney disease
Protil-P Tablet is excreted by the kidney. Take this medicine with caution If you have impaired kidney function. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, get your kidney function tests done.
Driving or operating machinery
Protil-P Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is recommended that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Protil-P Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Protil-P Tablet, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
It is recommended that you should not consume alcohol when on treatment with Protil-P Tablet due to an increase in the risk of dizziness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.
Interaction with Medicine
Sodium Nitrite
Leflunomide
Prilocaine
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Protil-P Tablet should be taken with caution if you have liver disease. The conversion of this medicine to its active form happens in the liver. Liver impairment may lead to the accumulation of its active forms which may lead to liver damage.
Dementia
Protil-P Tablet is not recommended for use if you have Dementia (loss of memory other thinking abilities). This medicine may increase the risk of life-threatening conditions such as heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on your clinical condition.
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder that affects your body movements. Protil-P Tablet may cause pseudo-parkinsonian symptoms such as slow body movements, tremors, pill-rolling motion, postural and gait (manner of walking) abnormalities. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution.
Reye's Syndrome
Protil-P Tablet should be avoided in case of Reye's syndrome (swelling of brain and liver).
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Protil-P Tablet as advised by the doctor. Do not consume larger amounts than prescribed. Inform the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
This medication can only reduce the number and intensity of attacks; it may not be able to entirely stop them.
Do not use any other medications that include Paracetamol without first consulting your doctor.
Here are some suggestions to help you avoid a migraine attack:
Every day, eat your meals at the same hour.
Stay away from bright lights and high temperatures.
Avoid loud music and noisy environments.
Limit or avoid the consumption of chocolate, cheese, processed foods, alcohol, and smoking.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Protil-P Tablet contains Paracetamol and Prochlorperazine as its major ingredients. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It decreases the severity of pain signals to your brain. It also stops the release of chemicals called prostaglandins, that increase pain, and body temperature.
Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic (anti-nausea) medicine. It works by binding to the receptors and blocking the release of chemical substances that cause nausea and vomiting.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Analgesics/Antipyretic, Phenothiazine antipsychotics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Aug 2021
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