Pilomax Tablet

Pilomax Tablet is used for treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth which makes speaking and swallowing easier.
 

Pilomax Tablet is generally administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting. You should not self administer this medicine at home.

Pilomax Tablet may cause few side effects such as sweating, frequent urge to urinate, vomiting, neause, and chills. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms which you think may be due to Pilomax Tablet, inform your doctor.

Uses of Pilomax Tablet

• Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Benefits of Pilomax Tablet

In Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Radiation therapy to the head, face, or neck may also cause dry mouth. It can take 6 months or longer after radiation therapy ends for the salivary glands to start producing saliva again. Pilomax Tablet helps to increase the secretions of body fluids, particularly saliva and this helps to improve dry mouth due to radiation therapy. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Pilomax Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pilomax

• Sweating
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Chills
• Vomiting
• Nausea

How to use Pilomax Tablet

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. Pilomax Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pilomax Tablet works

Pilomax Tablet is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices and other secretions.