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Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet

Manufactured byCANDRIN PHARMA PVT LTD
ContainsMeclizine (25 mg) + Pyridoxine (10 mg)
Description
Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet is a combination of Meclizine and Pyridoxine. It is used to treat motion sickness and vertigo (sensation of feeling off-balance characterized by dizziness, nausea and sweating). It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet show common side effects like dry mouth, headache and fatigue. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel drowsy while taking this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of your medical condition. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment early, your symptoms may reoccur and worsen your condition. Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet may interact with other medicines. Let your doctor know if you have any medical problems like asthma, glaucoma, liver and kidney problems and medication used for the same. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Blurred vision
  • Clumsiness
  • Numbness of hands or feet
  • Unsteady walk
  • Sleepiness
  • Headache

Uses of Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Motion sickness
  • Vertigo and vestibular disorders
  • Pregnancy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet takes to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet has no habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet should be used in pregnant women only if clearly indicated. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet pass into the breastmilk or not. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet if you are allergic to it. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness and breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet should be used in pregnant women only if clearly indicated. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet pass into the breastmilk or not. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe side effects. Hence, it is advised that you report all your current medicines to your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Driving or operate a machine

Use of Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet may cause symptoms such as dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, drowsiness, sleepiness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in Children

Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not established.

Neuropathy

Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet should be used with caution if you have a known history of neuropathy due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. This risk is especially high if you are taking high doses of this medicine for a prolonged period.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, 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

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Levodopa

Phenobarbital

Isoniazid

Propoxyphene

Hydralazine

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Kidney/Liver Disease

Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver problems as it may worsen the kidney/liver condition due to the accumulation of this medicine in these organs.

Asthma/ COPD

Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet should be used with caution if you have asthma/COPD as it may aggravate the asthma attacks or may narrow the air pathway.

Anticholinergic Effects

Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet should be used with caution if you have preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as urinary retention or obstruction, angle-closure glaucoma, untreated intraocular hypertension, or uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma, and gastrointestinal obstructive disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of these conditions.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach. This medicine may cause dizziness. Do not drive vehicles or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid taking this medicine with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Pregnycare 25/10 Tablet is a combination of Meclizine and Pyridoxine. Meclizine is an antihistamine that works by altering the levels of certain specific chemicals (histamines) in the body as a result of controlling nausea, vomiting, and lightheadedness caused by motion sickness. This medicine is essential for maintaining various important functions in the body including but not limited to glucose and amino acid metabolism, production of RBCs, proper functioning of the nervous system, etc
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Anticholinergic antiemetics, CNS stimulants

Schedule

Schedule H

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