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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Placidyl
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Placidyl uses
Placidyl is a sedative and hypnotic drug. It has been used to treat insomnia, but has been largely superseded and is only offered where an intolerance or allergy to other drugs exists. [Wikipedia]
Indication: Used for short-term hypnotic therapy in the management of insomnia for periods of up to one week in duration; however, this medication generally has been replaced by other sedative-hypnotic agents.
Placidyl is a sedative drug and schedule IV (USA) controlled substance. It produces cerebral depression, however the exact mechanism of action is not known.
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References
- "ethchlorvynol". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "ethchlorvynol". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0018... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "ethchlorvynol: Link to the compound information in Wikipedia.". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethch... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Placidyl?Depending on the reaction of the Placidyl after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Placidyl not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Placidyl addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Placidyl, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Placidyl consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Placidyl drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Placidyl is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 3 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Placidyl drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 101-200mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-200mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Placidyl drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 3 month to notice the result from using Placidyl drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Placidyl need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 month | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 2 weeks | 1 | 50.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Placidyl drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| After food | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
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| > 60 | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 33.3% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology