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Prugo 50mg Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR is used to treat symptoms of skin allergy like itching, swelling, and rashes in conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It is also used to treat anxiety and helps to relax before or after surgery.

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as your doctor has prescribed. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.


The most common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.


Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or liver or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.


Uses of Prugo Tablet SR

Benefits of Prugo Tablet SR

In Treatment of Anxiety

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Prugo 50mg Tablet SR will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR helps treat skin conditions with inflammation and itching, such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause skin inflammation. When used correctly, it reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant.

Side effects of Prugo Tablet SR

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 Prugo

  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth

How to use Prugo Tablet SR

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. Prugo 50mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Prugo Tablet SR works

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR is an antihistaminic medication. In allergy, it works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. In short-term anxiety, it works by decreasing the activity in the brain, thereby helping you feel relaxed/sleepy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Prugo 50mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prugo 50mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Prugo 50mg Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prugo 50mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Prugo 50mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prugo 50mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Prugo 50mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prugo 50mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
For severe liver impairment patients, Prugo 50mg Tablet SR is contraindicated.

What if you forget to take Prugo Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Prugo 50mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Prugo 50mg Tablet SR may decrease your alertness. Avoid driving or using machinery if this happens to you.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol when taking the Prugo 50mg Tablet SR, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, as Prugo 50mg Tablet SR may increase the risk of heart problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Prugo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Amisulpride. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Apomorphine. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Amiodarone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Amiodarone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Aripiprazole. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

Patient concerns

Itching all over the body, serrum ige level is increased to 457. Feel better if prugo 10 tablet taken for two to three days, but it is temporary.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take gandhak rasayan 2 tablet twice, aarogyavardhini vati 2 tablet twice
i am suffuring from penis fungle infection since 2 month and also taking as canditral 100 prugo 10 and azithral 500 for six days infection is not completely cure give me advise
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Mr. PATIENT infection of skin calls for better hygiene, regular bathing, clean garments and use of talcum powder. Apply Terbicip cream twice daily and tab teczine 5 mg once at night for 3 weeks.

FAQs

What is Prugo 50mg Tablet SR? What is it used for?

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, which means it is an anti-allergy medicine. It is used to treat various allergic skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Prugo 50mg Tablet SR effectively reduces symptoms such as swelling, itching, and redness associated with such conditions. It also helps relieve excessive anxiety or worry in people who are supposed to undergo surgery or have recently undergone surgery. It calms the brain and makes such people feel better.

Is Prugo 50mg Tablet SR safe?

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any doses. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How does Prugo 50mg Tablet SR work for allergies?

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of a natural chemical in our body, called histamine, that causes allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.

Is Prugo 50mg Tablet SR effective?

Prugo 50mg Tablet SR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Prugo 50mg Tablet SR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can I stop taking Prugo 50mg Tablet SR when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Prugo 50mg Tablet SR without consulting your doctor, even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Prugo 50mg Tablet SR?

Before starting treatment with Prugo 50mg Tablet SR, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems related to the kidney, heart, or liver. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment, and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you have had an allergic reaction to any similar medicine earlier, tell your doctor before starting your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Address: 8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: December, 2026

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