Proclid 5 mg Tablet

Proclid 5 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-Parkinsonian medicine containing 5 mg of procyclidine in each tablet. One strip/box contains 10 packs of Proclid 5 mg Tablet, and the medicine belongs to the anticholinergic class. It is used to help relieve Parkinson’s disease symptoms such as stiffness, tremor, and slowed movement, and it may also be prescribed for movement problems caused by certain medicines.

How it works: Procyclidine works by blocking certain acetylcholine effects in the brain, which helps rebalance nerve signals involved in movement. As a swallowed tablet, Proclid 5 mg Tablet is absorbed through the digestive tract and then works systemically to help reduce muscle stiffness and tremor.

Proclid 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is typically chosen when a doctor wants a full 5 mg dose rather than a smaller amount from a lower-strength product. Because procyclidine can cause dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, and constipation, this strength may be started or adjusted carefully in people who need stronger symptom control or a dose that fits a specific schedule.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom relief
• Tremor control
• Muscle stiffness and rigidity
• Slowness of movement
• Drug-induced movement side effects

• Swallow Proclid 5 mg Tablet whole with water, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the timing and number of doses can vary from person to person.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or prescriber says it is appropriate.
• If it makes you drowsy, avoid driving or other tasks that need alertness until you know how it affects you.

Each Proclid 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of procyclidine per tablet, so this is not a starter dose for everyone and may be more than a lower-strength tablet. The medicine may be taken once daily or divided into several doses per day depending on your condition and your doctor’s plan, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on response and tolerability.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Procyclidine may include:

• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Trouble urinating

• Use caution if you have glaucoma, especially narrow-angle glaucoma, because anticholinergic medicines can worsen it.
• Tell your doctor if you have urinary retention, enlarged prostate, bowel obstruction, or severe constipation.
• Avoid alcohol if it increases drowsiness or dizziness.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery, since Proclid 5 mg Tablet can impair alertness and vision.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to confusion, constipation, dry mouth, and urinary problems.
• Let your prescriber know about heart disease or rhythm problems before using this medicine.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own, because movement symptoms may worsen.

• Other anticholinergic medicines, which can increase dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, and confusion
• Alcohol, which can worsen dizziness and drowsiness
• Levodopa and other Parkinson’s medicines, which may need dose adjustment when used together
• Certain antihistamines and tricyclic antidepressants, which can add anticholinergic effects

Store Proclid 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.