Cilotab 50 mg

Name: Cilotab 50 mg
Brand: ICON PHARMA
Price: 120.18 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Cilotab 50 mg is a prescription medicine containing Cilostazol (50mg). It is used for peripheral vascular disease Treatment of Intermittent claudication. It belongs to the group of medicines called Blood thinner.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Cilotab 50 mg are bruising easily, bleeding for longer from cuts, nosebleeds and indigestion. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Cilotab 50 mg works.

Uses

Peripheral vascular disease Treatment of Intermittent claudication

Benefits

In Prevention of heart attack: Cilotab stops blood cells clumping into a clot inside a narrowed heart artery, which is how most heart attacks begin. Taken every day, it lowers that risk considerably.
In Prevention of stroke: Cilotab lowers the chance of a clot forming and travelling to the brain, which is the commonest cause of stroke in people with heart disease or an irregular rhythm.
In Blood clots: Cilotab prevents an existing clot in a leg or lung from growing and stops new ones forming while the body clears the old one, reducing the risk of a dangerous clot reaching the lungs.

Side effects

Most side effects of Cilotab are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Bruising easily
Bleeding for longer from cuts
Nosebleeds
Indigestion
Stomach pain

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.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cilotab 50mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How it works

Cilotab 50mg Tablet widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Safety advice

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
Breast feedingUNSAFE: Not recommended while breastfeeding.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ask your doctor whether it is safe for you to drive on this medicine.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.

Warnings & precautions

Seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, blood in the vomit or urine, a severe headache, or bleeding that will not stop. Tell every doctor and dentist treating you that you are on a blood thinner, well before any procedure. Never stop this medicine on your own before surgery or dental work — stopping it carries its own risk, and the decision is your doctor's. Avoid contact sports and take care with razors and sharp tools.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Cilotab 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause serious and difficult-to-control bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Quick tips

Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve.
Keep using the medication as directed.
Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
It may cause dizziness.
Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months.

Fact box

Chemical class: Hydroquinolones
Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: CARDIAC
Action class: Phosphodiesterase III Inhibitors (PVD)

Interaction with drugs

Anti-inflammatory painkillers, including over-the-counter ones, sharply raise the bleeding risk.
Combining two blood thinners multiplies the risk.
Never add one yourself.
Tell your doctor about all herbal products; several affect clotting.

Storage

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Same salt & strength options

Pletoz 50 Tablet, ZilAST 50 Tablet, Stozic 50 Tablet, Stiloz 50 Tablet, Cilodoc 50 Tablet

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.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
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 Cilotab 50 mg.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: ICON PHARMA

Good to know

Common questions

What is Cilotab 50 mg used for?

Cilotab 50 mg is commonly used for Peripheral vascular disease Treatment of Intermittent claudication. 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 Cilotab 50 mg?

Prevention of heart attack: Cilotab stops blood cells clumping into a clot inside a narrowed heart artery, which is how most heart attacks begin. Taken every day, it lowers that risk considerably. It is also used for prevention of stroke, blood clots.

What is the salt in Cilotab 50 mg?

Cilotab 50 mg contains Cilostazol (50mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Cilotab 50 mg?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Cilotab 50 mg work?

Cilotab 50mg Tablet widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Is Cilotab 50 mg a prescription medicine?

Yes. Cilotab 50 mg 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 Cilotab 50 mg?

The side effects reported most often with Cilotab are Bruising easily, Bleeding for longer from cuts, Nosebleeds, Indigestion, Stomach pain. 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 Cilotab 50 mg be taken during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before taking Cilotab 50 mg in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cilotab.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Cilotab 50 mg?

Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Cilotab 50 mg.

What if I miss a dose of Cilotab 50 mg?

If you miss a dose of Cilotab 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible.

Is Cilotab 50 mg habit forming?

No. Cilotab 50 mg is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Cilotab 50 mg cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Cilotab 50 mg starts at ₹120 (MRP ₹127) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in 50 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Cilotab 50 mg?

Cilotab 50 mg is manufactured by ICON PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Cilotab 50 mg delivered?

Cilotab 50 mg is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Same salt & strength options

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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Cilotab 50 mg

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Same salt & strength options

Related lab tests

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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Cilacar-M 10/25 mg Tablet

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