Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet
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Introduction To Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of vertigo and motion sickness. It prevents the feeling of nausea, vomiting, light-headedness and other symptoms of vertigo.
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, headache, and fatigue. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. This medicine can also cause dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness.
Uses of Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet
- Vertigo
- Motion sickness
Benefits of Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet
Vertigo
Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to
frequent movement. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur
without any underlying disease. Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet helps treat this sensation
effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while
and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall.
Motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may
experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of
this condition. Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as
prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Pregnycare 25mg/10mg 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 Pregnycare
- Dryness in mouth
- Allergic reaction
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Fatigue
How to use Pregnycare 25mg/10mg 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. Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet works
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Meclizine and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) which treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Meclizine is an antihistamine which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby controlling nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a form of vitamin B which possesses anti-nausea properties.
Quick tips
- Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
- Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
- Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not take Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet 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 take Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet while breastfeeding.
Safety Advice
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Larger doses or prolonged use of Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
AlcoholCAUTION
Is drinking alcohol while taking Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet safe?
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet?
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pregnycare 25mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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