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pILOMAX Tablet is used for the treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. It also helps manage dry mouth in individuals with Sjögren’s syndrome. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth, which makes speaking and swallowing easier.

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Last updated on 23 Jan 2026 | 10:15 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Pilocarpine (5mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

pILOMAX Tablet is generally administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.

pILOMAX Tablet may cause a few side effects, such as sweating, frequent urge to urinate, vomiting, nausea, and chills. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms that you think may be due to pILOMAX Tablet, inform your doctor.

Before taking pILOMAX Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any underlying health conditions associated with the heart, lungs, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of pILOMAX Tablet

Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Benefits of pILOMAX Tablet

Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy to the head, face, or neck may also cause dry mouth. It can take 6 months or longer after radiation therapy ends for the salivary glands to start producing saliva again. pILOMAX Tablet helps to increase the secretions of body fluids, particularly saliva and this helps to improve dry mouth due to radiation therapy. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dry mouth and dry eyes. pILOMAX Tablet helps relieve dry mouth in Sjögren’s syndrome by stimulating natural saliva. This improves oral comfort, reduces difficulties in speaking and swallowing, and prevents dental issues caused by dryness. Restoring moisture balance helps improve daily comfort, boosts confidence, and improves overall quality of life for individuals with Sjögren’s syndrome.

Side effects of pILOMAX 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 pILOMAX

Sweating
Frequent urge to urinate
Chills
Vomiting
Nausea

How to use pILOMAX 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. pILOMAX Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How pILOMAX Tablet works

pILOMAX Tablet is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body, thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices, and other secretions.

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Quick tips

Inform your doctor if you have eye inflammation, suffer from asthma, liver, kidney, or heart diseases, Parkinson’s disease, stomach ulcer, have problems in passing urine, high blood pressure, or narrow-angle glaucoma (increased eyeball pressure due to obstruction to the outflow of fluid).
Drink sufficient water to reduce dehydration due to excessive sweating caused by pILOMAX Tablet.
The back layer of your eye (fundus) may be examined before starting this medicine.
You may be regularly monitored for visual fields and intraocular pressure on long-term therapy with pilocarpine for glaucoma.
Do not drive or operate machinery as pilocarpine causes dizziness and blurring of vision, especially at night.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with pILOMAX Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of pILOMAX Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of pILOMAX Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

pILOMAX Tablet may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

pILOMAX Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

pILOMAX Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of pILOMAX Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking pILOMAX with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Donepezil (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Galantamine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Pilocarpine may increase the effect of Galantamine.

Moderate

Rivastigmine (Transdermal Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Rivastigmine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

What is pILOMAX Tablet used for?

pILOMAX Tablet is used to treat dry mouth in radiation treatment for head and neck cancer, and in Sjögren’s syndrome (an autoimmune condition manifesting dry mouth). It helps stimulate and increase saliva production in the mouth providing relief from dryness.

When should I avoid taking pILOMAX Tablet?

You should avoid taking pILOMAX Tablet if you have uncontrolled asthma, are allergic to pilocarpine (active medicine in pILOMAX Tablet), and have certain eye problems like narrow-angle glaucoma or inflammation of the iris (iritis).

What should I tell my doctor before taking pILOMAX Tablet?

Before taking pILOMAX Tablet, let your doctor know if you have heart problems, lung diseases like asthma or COPD, liver issues, gallbladder or urinary problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, and/or taking other medicines, especially for heart, breathing, or mental health.

What are the serious side effects of pILOMAX Tablet during pILOMAX Tablet treatment?

You should call your doctor right away if you have experienced serious side effects of pILOMAX Tablet such as trouble breathing, wheezing, or a tight chest, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe stomach pain or vomiting, severe dizziness or fainting, and/or blurry vision, especially at night.

Can I drink alcohol while taking pILOMAX Tablet?

It is advisable to limit alcohol consumption while taking pILOMAX Tablet, as alcohol can increase the risk of certain side effects, such as dizziness and drowsiness.

How long does it take for pILOMAX Tablet to work?

The exact time pILOMAX Tablet takes to show its effect is not known. However, you may start noticing improvement in the symptoms within a week while the full benefit may take several weeks of continuous use. Be patient and follow your doctor's instructions regarding the duration of treatment.

Is pILOMAX Tablet safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

The safety of pILOMAX Tablet during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been well established. Consult your doctor before using pILOMAX Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkaloid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1120-21.
Pilocarpine hydrochloride [Product Information]. Columbus, OH: American Health Packaging; 2025. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2025] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking pILOMAX Tablet

Thrice A Day

80%

Twice A Day

20%

What are you using pILOMAX Tablet for?

Others

59%

Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

41%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

46%

Average

35%

Poor

19%

What were the side-effects while using pILOMAX Tablet?

No Side Effect

46%

Sweating

15%

Frequent urge to urinate

15%

Chills

Flu-like symptoms

How do you take pILOMAX Tablet?

With food

71%

With or without food

29%

Please rate pILOMAX Tablet on price

Average

58%

Not Expensive

25%

Expensive

17%

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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Khasra No. 1335-1340,Near EPIP- I, Vill - Bhatoli Kalan ,Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205 || Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of pILOMAX Tablet

Benefits of pILOMAX Tablet

Side effects of pILOMAX Tablet

How to use pILOMAX Tablet

How pILOMAX Tablet works

All substitutes for pILOMAX Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Donepezil (Oral Route)

Galantamine (Oral Route)

Rivastigmine (Transdermal Route)

Rivastigmine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is pILOMAX Tablet used for?

When should I avoid taking pILOMAX Tablet?

What should I tell my doctor before taking pILOMAX Tablet?

What are the serious side effects of pILOMAX Tablet during pILOMAX Tablet treatment?

Can I drink alcohol while taking pILOMAX Tablet?

How long does it take for pILOMAX Tablet to work?

Is pILOMAX Tablet safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

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References

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