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Safion 50mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Safion 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps to provide better control of body movements and prevents excessive shaking and stiffness. It increases the concentration of a chemical in the brain called dopamine that plays a major role in movement control.

Safion 50mg Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, but preferably take it in the morning. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever.

Some common side effects of this medicine include cough, involuntary muscle movemtn, fall, nausea, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is suggested to reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (eg.meat, poultry, and dairy products) while taking Safion 50mg Tablet as it can cause unsafe high blood pressure.

You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.


Uses of Safion Tablet

Benefits of Safion Tablet

In Parkinson's disease

Safion 50mg Tablet is an effective medication to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side effects of Safion 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 Safion

  • Cough
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Involuntary muscle movement
  • Fall
  • Nausea

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

How Safion Tablet works

Safion 50mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Safion 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Safion 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Safion 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Safion 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Safion 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Safion 50mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Safion 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Safion 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Safion Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Safion 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Safion 50mg Tablet
₹15.3/Tablet
Xafinact 50 Tablet
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Zafimove 50mg Tablet
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Quick tips

  • Safion 50mg Tablet can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
  • Reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (eg.meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking the medicine as it may cause an unsafe rise in your blood pressure.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Safion 50mg Tablet can make you very sleepy.
  • Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
  • Do not stop taking Safion 50mg Tablet without first talking to your doctor. Sudden stopping may cause confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Carboxylic acid and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

Interaction with drugs

Taking Safion with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Life-threatening

Patient concerns

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Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.
Dr. Ravi Shankar M.
Ayurveda
Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months
Parkinson's disease for 25 yrs. Taking allopathy Suggestions needed
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Kindly consult to any good Ayuvedic Panchkarma center. Panchkarma therapy will give you some result .
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References

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