Palgic is a prescription drug used for treating a variety of allergies, including eye and skin allergies. This eMedTV resource describes how the medicine works, explains what forms and strengths it comes in, and lists some potential side effects.
Sedation, dizziness, and heartburn are some of the most commonly reported side effects of Palgic. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects of the drug and explains which problems are potentially serious and require medical attention.
As this eMedTV page explains, Palgic is a drug that treats many types of allergies, including respiratory, skin, and eye allergies. This article provides a list of approved uses for Palgic, explains how the drug works, and discusses its use in children.
The standard dosage of Palgic for adults is one or two tablets (4 or 8 mg) three to four times daily. This eMedTV resource also explains how dosing works for children and offers important tips and precautions for using this medication.
Pramlintide and phenothiazines are some of the medicines that may lead to drug interactions with Palgic. This eMedTV segment describes the potential effects of these interactions and lists other drugs that may interact with the allergy medicine.
You should not take Palgic if you are breastfeeding. This eMedTV page offers more information on who should not take this drug. Warnings and precautions on Palgic's side effects are also included in this article.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, an overdose with Palgic may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, hyperactivity, and hallucinations. This article talks more about the overdose symptoms and lists several treatment options.
At this time, it is unknown if Palgic is safe for use during pregnancy. This segment from the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at pregnancy and Palgic, and explains what doctors will consider before recommending this drug to pregnant women.
The manufacturer of Palgic recommends that nursing women should never take the medication. This eMedTV article provides more information about breastfeeding and Palgic, and explains whether the drug is likely to pass through breast milk.
Palgic is currently available in both brand-name and generic form. This article found on the eMedTV Web site explains what forms and strengths generic Palgic comes in and offers manufacturer information for the various generic products.
