Palica OD 6mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics' used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (or bipolar disorder). Palica OD 6mg Tablet also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer's dementia and mentally disabled children. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Manic depression, or bipolar disorder, is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behaviour changes. 

Palica OD 6mg Tablet contains 'Paliperidone' that works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e., dopamine and serotonin), thereby helping improve mood, behaviour and thoughts. Palica OD 6mg Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from returning. 

Take Palica OD 6mg Tablet as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as Parkinsonism, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, depression, anxiety, restlessness, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dizziness and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Palica OD 6mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Palica OD 6mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Palica OD 6mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Palica OD 6mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor for treating conduct disorder. Palica OD 6mg Tablet should not be given to children for treating schizophrenia or mania. Avoid consuming alcohol with Palica OD 6mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Palica OD 6mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children above 13 years old and bipolar disorder in children at least ten years of age. Palica OD 6mg Tablet also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer's dementia and mentally disabled children. Palica OD 6mg Tablet improves mood and behaviour in people with an imbalance of chemicals known as neurotransmitters in their brains. Thus, Palica OD 6mg Tablet relieves psychotic symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, confusion, disturbing thoughts and lack of self-awareness. Besides this, it also treats irritability symptoms in children with autism who are 5-16 years of age.

• Difficulty in sleeping
• Sleepiness
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Restlessness
• Shortness of breath
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Headache 

Do not take Palica OD 6mg Tablet if you are allergic to Paliperidone or any of its contents. Do not take Palica OD 6mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Palica OD 6mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Palica OD 6mg Tablet can be given to children above ten years if prescribed by the doctor for treating a mental condition like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Palica OD 6mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Palica OD 6mg Tablet causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Inform your doctor before taking Palica OD 6mg Tablet if you have diabetes, as Palica OD 6mg Tablet can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Palica OD 6mg Tablet may not be suitable for people with a history of prolactin-dependent breast cancer as Palica OD 6mg Tablet increases prolactin levels. Palica OD 6mg Tablet should not be used in adults to treat dementia-related psychosis. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Palica OD 6mg Tablet may have interaction with medicines used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (aripiprazole), anxiety disorders (lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam), depression (citalopram, duloxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, trazodone, sertraline), allergy (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine), mania (divalproex sodium), fits (gabapentin, clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin ), pain (oxycodone, tramadol), asthma (albuterol), psychosis (quetiapine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Palica OD 6mg Tablet may interact with alcohol, obesity, and high cholesterol levels.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Palica OD 6mg Tablet may have interactions with dementia (memory loss), CNS depression, liver disease, seizures, low blood pressure, diabetes, lipid alterations, weight gain, parkinsonism, acute alcohol intoxication, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (occurs due to reaction with anti-psychotic drugs), Tardive dyskinesia (repetitive, involuntary movements), irregular heartbeat (with QT interval prolongation), kidney impairment/disease, blood abnormalities, lipid alterations, Priapism (prolonged erection of the penis), and hyperprolactinemia (higher levels of prolactin in the blood).

• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• LORAZEPAM
• DIAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• CITALOPRAM
• DULOXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• TRAZODONE
• SERTRALINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• HYDROXYZINE
• DIVALPROEX SODIUM
• GABAPENTIN
• CLONAZEPAM
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• OXYCODONE
• TRAMADOL
• ALBUTEROL
• QUETIAPINE

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

While taking Palica OD 6mg Tablet, you may become more sensitive to extreme temperature conditions (like too hot or too cold), so it is advisable to avoid getting too hot or too hot or dehydrated, especially during summer. Drink plenty of fluid and water to cope with this condition. 

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganized thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc.

Manic depression (bipolar disorder): It is a serious brain disorder in which a person goes through unusual mood changes (mood swings) and frequent changes in his/her behaviour and thinking.