Petril 0.5 mg Tablet

Name: Petril 0.5 mg Tablet
Brand: MICRO LABS
Price: 52.44 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Petril 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Clonazepam (0.5mg). It is used for anxiety, insomnia, panic disorder, seizures and muscle spasm. It belongs to the group of medicines called Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic.

Petril 0.5 mg Tablet is taken exactly as your doctor prescribes. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond, and this page does not publish dosing for a medicine in its schedule.

The side effects seen most often with Petril 0.5 mg Tablet are drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness and poor concentration. 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 Petril 0.5 mg Tablet works.

Uses

Anxiety
Insomnia
Panic disorder
Seizures
Muscle spasm

Benefits

In Anxiety: Petril 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: Petril 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: Petril reduces the frequency and intensity of panic attacks, giving breathing space for longer-term treatment to work.
In Seizures: Petril stops a prolonged seizure or a cluster of seizures quickly, and is used in some forms of epilepsy to prevent them.
In Muscle spasm: Petril relaxes severe muscle spasm and the pain it causes, including spasm caused by nerve conditions.

Side effects

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

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Unsteadiness
Poor concentration
Memory lapses
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.

How to use

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

How it works

Clonazepam calms over-activity in the brain, which relieves anxiety and helps sleep come more easily.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
PregnancyUNSAFE: Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
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.

Warnings & precautions

These medicines cause dependence. They are intended for the shortest possible course — usually two to four weeks — and are not a long-term treatment for anxiety or sleeplessness. Never stop a regular course suddenly. Withdrawal can cause severe anxiety, tremor and fits. Your doctor will taper it slowly. Do not drive or operate machinery. Drowsiness and slowed reactions can continue into the next day. Never combine with alcohol or with opioid painkillers — together they can stop your breathing. Older people are far more likely to fall, become confused or have memory problems on these medicines. Several of these are Schedule H1 medicines and must be dispensed against a prescription and entered in the pharmacy register.

Quick tips

Use it for the shortest course, and ask your doctor about talking therapy and sleep routine, which work without dependence.
Take it only at bedtime if it is for sleep, and allow a full night before driving.
Never share these medicines, and keep them secured.

Fact box

Habit forming: Yes
Therapeutic class: Anxiolytic and hypnotic
Action class: Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic

Interaction with drugs

Alcohol, opioids, antihistamines, muscle relaxants and other sedatives all deepen the sedation, sometimes fatally.

Storage

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

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 Petril 0.5 mg Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: MICRO LABS

Good to know

Common questions

What is Petril 0.5 mg Tablet used for?

Petril 0.5 mg Tablet is commonly used for anxiety, insomnia, panic disorder, seizures and muscle spasm. 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 Petril 0.5 mg Tablet?

Anxiety: Petril 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 Petril 0.5 mg Tablet?

Petril 0.5 mg Tablet contains Clonazepam (0.5mg). 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 Petril 0.5 mg Tablet work?

Clonazepam calms over-activity in the brain, which relieves anxiety and helps sleep come more easily.

Is Petril 0.5 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Petril 0.5 mg 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 Petril 0.5 mg Tablet?

The side effects reported most often with Petril are Drowsiness, Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Poor concentration, Memory lapses. 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 Petril 0.5 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Petril 0.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Petril.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Petril 0.5 mg Tablet?

No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Petril 0.5 mg Tablet.

Is Petril 0.5 mg Tablet habit forming?

Yes. Petril 0.5 mg Tablet can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take Petril only as directed and for the duration your doctor advises.

How much does Petril 0.5 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Petril 0.5 mg Tablet starts at ₹52 (MRP ₹55) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 0.5 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Petril 0.5 mg Tablet?

Petril 0.5 mg Tablet is manufactured by MICRO LABS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Petril 0.5 mg Tablet delivered?

Petril 0.5 mg 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.