Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics' used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (or bipolar disorder). Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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. 

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from returning. 

Take Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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 Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor for treating conduct disorder. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER should not be given to children for treating schizophrenia or mania. Avoid consuming alcohol with Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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.

Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer's dementia and mentally disabled children. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER improves mood and behaviour in people with an imbalance of chemicals known as neurotransmitters in their brains. Thus, Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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 Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER if you are allergic to Paliperidone or any of its contents. Do not take Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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 Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Inform your doctor before taking Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER if you have diabetes, as Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER may not be suitable for people with a history of prolactin-dependent breast cancer as Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER increases prolactin levels. Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER should not be used in adults to treat dementia-related psychosis. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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: Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER may interact with alcohol, obesity, and high cholesterol levels.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER 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 Palicalm 6mg Tablet ER, 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.