Maxidine 2.5mg Tablet
(PROCYCLIDINE)

What should I avoid while taking Kemadrin?
Avoid driving or operating machines if Kemadrin causes blurred vision or makes you feel dizzy, confused or disorientated. You should also avoid taking alcohol as it may increase your drowsiness. Taking this medicine may affect your body’s ability to regulate its temperature. As a result, your body temperature may rise more than normal. So, you should also avoid areas with high humidity and high temperature.

Can I take Maxidine for excessive salivation?
Yes, Maxidine can be used as it is helpful in cases of excessive salivation and drooling which can be seen in Parkinson’s disease or due to medicines (neuroleptics). It should be taken only if prescribed by your doctor.

Can I stop taking Maxidine?
No, you should not stop taking Maxidine suddenly as rebound parkinsonian symptoms may occur. Take the medicine as long as symptoms are there. Your doctor will decide the probable duration required for the medicine.

Who should not take Maxidine?
Patients who are allergic to Maxidine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine should not take Maxidine. This medicine should be avoided in cases of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) in patients who have a blockage in the intestine (gut). In addition, patients who are facing difficulty, or are unable to, pass urine and are not currently receiving any form of treatment for this, should avoid taking Maxidine.

What should I avoid while taking Maxidine?
Avoid driving or operating machines if Maxidine causes blurred vision or makes you feel dizzy, confused or disorientated. You should also avoid taking alcohol as it may increase your drowsiness. Taking this medicine may affect your body’s ability to regulate its temperature. As a result, your body temperature may rise more than normal. So, you should also avoid areas with high humidity and high temperature.

Can Maxidine cause addiction?
Yes, Maxidine may cause addiction as it has abuse potential though it occurs rarely. The doctors are usually cautious while prescribing this medicine and do not prescribe this medicine to patients whose symptoms are not genuine.