Toficalm 100 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines. It is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety associated with depression. It has a calming effect on the brain by relaxing the nerves, thus relieving the symptoms of anxiety.

Toficalm 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, 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 as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and 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 may cause nausea and anxiety. It should only be used for a limited period as long-term use of this medicine is not recommended.

Toficalm 100 Tablet may cause loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth, headaches, insomnia, and constipation. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Do not operate heavy machinery or drive if you have taken this medicine until you know how it affects your body.

It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls. You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.

Uses of Toficalm Tablet

Benefits of Toficalm Tablet

In Treatment of Depression

Toficalm 100 Tablet increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that improve our mood and behavior. This creates a feeling of wellbeing, relieves anxiety, reduces tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition.

In Treatment of Anxiety

Toficalm 100 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It 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.

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Side effects of Toficalm 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 Toficalm

Loss of appetite
Nausea
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Toficalm 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. Toficalm 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Toficalm Tablet works

Toficalm 100 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Toficalm 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Toficalm 100 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Toficalm 100 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Toficalm 100 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Toficalm 100 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Toficalm 100 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Toficalm Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Toficalm 100 Tablet, 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.\n

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Quick tips

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

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Patient concerns

Pricking in head and palpitations in left hand I am taking toficalm nd thealife

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Start tab nexito 5 mg daily Do ct or Mri brain

Maine rexipra fx 10, clobazam and toficalm 50 ka dose kuch mahino se liya hain .isme koi side effects hota hai. This drug me confused. Chest pain . Body sensitivity change.breath problem hota hain Mujhe bahut tention .and nervousnees and breath prob . Body weakness . No eating energy nahi hota . Bahut psy doctors paas giya ta .lekin solution nahi mil raha hain . Iska koi solution hain

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

You are receiving medicines for anxiety disorder. Based in your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.

Anger, anxiety and depression

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Anger, anxiety and depression.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Anxiety and depression treatment

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

User feedback

Patients taking Toficalm 100 Tablet

Twice A Day

55%

Once A Day

35%

Thrice A Day

10%

What are you using Toficalm Tablet for?

Depression

86%

Others

14%

How much was the improvement?

Average

33%

Excellent

33%

Poor

33%

What were the side-effects while using Toficalm 100 Tablet?

Allergic reac*

22%

Constipation

22%

Headache

22%

No Side Effec*

11%

Nausea

11%

*Allergic reaction, No Side Effect

How do you take Toficalm Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Toficalm 100 Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Not Expensive

33%

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References

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Toficalm 100 Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Toficalm Tablet

Benefits of Toficalm Tablet

In Treatment of Depression

In Treatment of Anxiety

Side effects of Toficalm Tablet

Common side effects of Toficalm

How to use Toficalm Tablet

How Toficalm Tablet works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Toficalm Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Interaction with drugs

Patient concerns

User feedback

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Top Neurologists

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Disclaimer:

References

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