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₹298.50
Prescription requiredTorrent Pharmaceuticals LtdAnxiolytic
Alprax 0.5 Tablet
Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Melatonin (3mg)
Available at our pharmacy counter
This medicine is dispensed in person against a valid prescription and is not sold online. Ask our pharmacist about availability, or speak to a registered doctor.
In-store reference price ₹81
Alprax 0.5 Tablet is used for treatment of anxiety disorders, short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms, panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia).
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Key details
Salt: Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Melatonin (3mg)
Available variants: tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet
Price: ₹81 (₹5.42 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordering notes
This medicine is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter and is not delivered.
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Composition of Alprax 0.5 Tablet
Alprax 0.5 Tablet contains Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Melatonin (3mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine class of medicines.
Uses of Alprax 0.5 Tablet
- Anxiety disorders
- Short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms
- Panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia)
Benefits of Alprax 0.5 Tablet
- In Anxiety
- Alprax calms the nervous system quickly, easing acute anxiety, panic and the racing heart and tremor that go with it. It is intended for short-term use.
- In Insomnia
- Alprax helps you fall asleep and stay asleep when sleep has broken down, so you can function the next day while the cause is dealt with.
- In Panic disorder
- Alprax reduces the frequency and intensity of panic attacks, giving breathing space for longer-term treatment to work.
- In Seizures
- Alprax stops a prolonged seizure or a cluster of seizures quickly, and is used in some forms of epilepsy to prevent them.
- In Muscle spasm
- Alprax relaxes severe muscle spasm and the pain it causes, including spasm caused by nerve conditions.
How Alprax 0.5 Tablet works
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This reduces excessive nerve activity, producing anxiolytic, sedative and muscle-relaxant effects.
How to take Alprax 0.5 Tablet
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Alprax 0.5 Tablet
Most side effects of Alprax are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Drowsiness
- dizziness
- fatigue
- impaired coordination
- memory problems
- confusion
- slurred speech
- headache
- nausea
- constipation
- dry mouth
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Alprax 0.5 Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Use with caution (generally not recommended unless prescribed; may harm the unborn baby and cause neonatal withdrawal/floppy infant syndrome)
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Not recommended while breastfeeding.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverUNSAFE
- Not recommended if you have significant liver disease.
- Habit formingYES
- This medicine can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take it only under medical supervision and do not stop it abruptly.
Warnings and precautions
May cause sedation, impaired concentration and slowed reactions—avoid driving or operating machinery. Risk of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal; do not use longer than prescribed and do not stop abruptly. Use caution in elderly, depression/suicidal thoughts, history of substance misuse, and in liver/renal impairment. Can cause respiratory depression, especially with opioids or other CNS depressants. Not recommended in severe respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnoea, acute narrow-angle glaucoma; use only on prescription.
Do not take Alprax if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.
Interactions with other medicines
Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, antihistamines, antipsychotics, sedatives) increase sedation/respiratory depression; CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin/erythromycin, ritonavir, grapefruit juice) increase alprazolam levels; CYP3A4 inducers (carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, St John’s wort) reduce effect; additive effects with antidepressants and anticonvulsants
How to store Alprax 0.5 Tablet
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Quick tips for Alprax 0.5 Tablet
- Alprax Z 0.5 mg/3 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of insomnia.
- It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit.
- Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
- Do not stop taking Alprax Z 0.5 mg/3 mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so.
- Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor.
- This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- Anxiolytic
- Drug class:
- Benzodiazepine
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Alprax 0.5 Tablet FAQs
What is Alprax 0.5 Tablet used for?
Alprax 0.5 Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of anxiety disorders, short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms, panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Alprax 0.5 Tablet?
Anxiety: Alprax calms the nervous system quickly, easing acute anxiety, panic and the racing heart and tremor that go with it. It is intended for short-term use. It is also used for insomnia, panic disorder, seizures.
What is the salt in Alprax 0.5 Tablet?
Alprax 0.5 Tablet contains Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Melatonin (3mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How does Alprax 0.5 Tablet work?
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Is Alprax 0.5 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Alprax 0.5 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Alprax 0.5 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Alprax are Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, impaired coordination, memory problems. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Alprax 0.5 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Alprax 0.5 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Alprax.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Alprax 0.5 Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Alprax 0.5 Tablet.
Is Alprax 0.5 Tablet habit forming?
Yes. Alprax 0.5 Tablet can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take Alprax only as directed and for the duration your doctor advises.
How much does Alprax 0.5 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Alprax 0.5 Tablet starts at ₹81 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Alprax 0.5 Tablet?
Alprax 0.5 Tablet is manufactured by TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Alprax 0.5 Tablet delivered?
Alprax 0.5 Tablet is a regulated medicine and is not delivered. It is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter against a valid prescription. Ask our pharmacist on WhatsApp about availability.
Alprax 0.5 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Melatonin (3mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹81 (₹5.42 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H1
- Brand
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Manufacturer
- TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class
- Anxiolytic
- Drug class
- Benzodiazepine
- Habit forming
- Yes
- Variants
- tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling/package insert
- CDSCO drug information
- Indian Pharmacopoeia, established medical literature (benzodiazepine/alprazolam monographs)
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Alprax 0.5 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.