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PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is used to treat anxiety. Besides this, PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is also used to treat high blood pressure, panic disorder, seizure disorder, fast heartbeat, and migraine. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is a combination of two drugs: Clonazepam (benzodiazepine) and Propranolol (beta-blocker). Clonazepam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA; this helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Propranolol blocks certain chemical messengers' action on the heart and blood vessels; this helps reduce heart rate and blood pressure.

You are advised to take PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as dry mouth, slow heart rate, depression, fatigue, nightmares, sleep disturbances, memory impairment, and confusion. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET may cause dizziness and sleepiness; do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET as it may cause increased dizziness. PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.

Uses of PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET

Treatment of Anxiety

Medicinal Benefits

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Clonazepam and Propranolol. PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is used to treat anxiety. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of a chemical messenger called GABA; this helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that works by blocking certain chemical messengers' action on the heart and blood vessels; this helps reduce heart rate and blood pressure. 

Directions for Use

Take PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET on an empty stomach. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET

  • Dry mouth
  • Slow heart rate
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Nightmares
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Memory impairment
  • Confusion

Drug Warnings

Do not take PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have breathing or lung problems, severe liver problems, and myasthenia gravis (muscle problems). Inform your doctor if you have depression, porphyria, kidney, or liver disorder or are elderly. PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET may cause dizziness and sleepiness; do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET as it may cause increased dizziness. PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET may interact with antacid (aluminium hydroxide), anti-arrhythmic (bepridil), anti-cholinergic (atropine), anti-psychotic (chlorpromazine), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine), barbiturates, and anti-anxiety drugs.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have breathing or lung problems, severe liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), depression, or porphyria (blood disorder).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
  • BEPRIDIL
  • ATROPINE
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Attend therapy sessions regularly.

  • Eat a healthy diet.

  • Try to stay active and exercise regularly.

  • Take ample rest. Get enough sleep.

  • Meditate regularly as it helps in easing the anxiety.

  • Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.

  • Foods and drinks like salmon, chamomile, turmeric, dark chocolate, green tea, and yoghurt may help with anxiety.

Special Advise

  • PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET might cause suicidal thoughts. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience unusual mood changes, depression or suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself.

  • Regularly monitor your blood pressure levels while taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age. Anxiety may cause a panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The exact cause of anxiety is unknown, but it might be due to genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it might affect the efficacy of PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is unsafe for use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET if the benefits outweigh the risks in some life-threatening situations.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Limited data suggest that PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET does not have any significant risk for the baby. However, please consult your doctor before taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET; your doctor will decide whether PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET should be used in caution in patients with liver problems. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

It is probably safe to use PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET in patients with kidney problems. However, please consult your doctor before taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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FAQs

PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is used to treat anxiety. Besides this, PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET is also used to treat high blood pressure, panic disorder, seizure disorder, fast heartbeat, and migraine.Â
PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET contains Clonazepam and Propranolol. Clonazepam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA; this helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Propranolol blocks certain chemical messengers' action on the heart and blood vessels; this helps reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
Do not stop taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET on your own as it might increase the seizure frequency, chest pain and heart attack. Stopping it suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, muscle pain, and flu-like symptoms. Consult your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET; the doctor may gradually reduce the dose.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET has high habit-forming potential. Therefore, take PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET only in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET might cause weight gain or weight loss, depending on person to person. Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly to prevent weight gain; if you experience weight loss, increase your diet portions.
PROVANOL FORTE 0.5MG TABLET may cause postural hypotension. Postural hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. To prevent this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

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