Pilomax Tablet
Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
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.
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Product introduction
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
Benefits of Pilomax Tablet
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.
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.
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Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have eye inflammation, suffer from asthma, liver, kidney or heart diseases, Parkinson’s disease, stomach ulcer, have problems in passing urine, high blood pressure, narrow angle glaucoma (increased eyeball pressure due to obstruction to the outflow of fluid).
- Drink sufficient water to reduce dehydration due to excessive sweating caused by pilocarpine.
- The back layer of your eye (fundus) may be examined before starting pilocarpine therapy.
- You may be regularly monitored for visual fields and intra-ocular pressure on long term therapy with pilocarpine for glaucoma.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as pilocarpine causes dizziness and blurring of vision especially in the night.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pilomax Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilomax Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilomax Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE
Pilomax Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
CAUTION
Pilomax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION
Pilomax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pilomax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Pilomax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaloids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1120-21.
- PubChem. Pilocarpine. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Pilocarpine hydrochloride. Luxembourg: Merus Labs Luxco S.a.R.L.; 2001 [revised 01 Apr. 2016]. [Accessed 28 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Pilocarpine Hydrochloride [FDA Label]. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Pilomax Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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