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Maxin 5mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Maxin 5mg Tablet is used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease. It is also used to treat schizophrenia and anxiety (short-term).
Maxin 5mg Tablet is taken by mouth with food. It is important to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. In case you have missed any dose than it is better to take it as soon as you remember it. But, never double your dose. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that require concentration. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) may also occur as a side effect, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. This medicine may your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Therefore, it is important to avoid direct sunlight exposure while having this medicine.
Maxin 5mg Tablet is taken by mouth with food. It is important to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. In case you have missed any dose than it is better to take it as soon as you remember it. But, never double your dose. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that require concentration. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) may also occur as a side effect, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. This medicine may your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Therefore, it is important to avoid direct sunlight exposure while having this medicine.
Uses of Maxin Tablet
Side effects of Maxin Tablet
Common
- Drowsiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Maxin 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. Maxin 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Maxin Tablet works
Maxin 5mg Tablet is a dopamine antagonist. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the region of brain that controls nausea and vomiting.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Maxin 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Maxin 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Maxin 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Occasional short-term use of Maxin 5mg Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.
Occasional short-term use of Maxin 5mg Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Maxin 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Maxin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Maxin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Maxin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maxin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick Tips
- Maxin 5mg Tablet is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
- It may also be used to treat dizziness associated with problems of the inner ear such as Meniere’s Syndrome.
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Maxin 5mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- It makes you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid heavy exercising and drink plenty of fluids.
- It can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while having this medicine.
Patient Concerns
Do you have any questions related to Maxin 5mg Tablet ?
FAQs
Q. How does Maxin work?
Maxin is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect
Q. Does Maxin expire?
Yes, Maxin does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Maxin after the expiry date.
Q. Is Maxin available over the counter?
Maxin is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor
Q. Is Maxin safe to use?
Maxin is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.
Q. How long can I take Maxin for?
Maxin should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.
Q. Is Maxin addictive?
Maxin is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.
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Manufacturer/Marketer Address
Thrift Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, Kh--136, raipur Industrial Area Behind Pritam International, Roorkee-247661, Uttarakhand, India
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