Provanol Plus 10 Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Provanol Plus 10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack.

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10 tablets

General Information

Contains

Propranolol (40mg)+ Flunarizine (10mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Provanol Plus 10 Tablet should be taken on empty stomach, but try to have it same time regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding stress, smoking, and processed food items may help this medicine work better.

Few common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness and cold extremities. It may cause sleepiness so try not to drive or do anything that requires mental focus or rise slowly while from sitting position. The drug has the ability to hide the symptoms of the blood sugar level, hence monitor your blood sugar level regularly as well as blood pressure while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney, or depression disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Provanol Plus Tablet

Prevention of Migraine

Benefits of Provanol Plus Tablet

Prevention of Migraine
Provanol Plus 10 Tablet helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks, however, it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Side effects of Provanol Plus 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 Provanol Plus

Weight gain
Slow heart rate
Tiredness
Depression
Drowsiness
Abnormal dreams
Cold extremities

How to use Provanol Plus 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. Provanol Plus 10 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Provanol Plus Tablet works

Provanol Plus 10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine, which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).

All substitutes for Provanol Plus 10 Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Provanol Plus 10 Tablet for prevention of migraine headaches.
Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Provanol Plus 10 Tablet affects you.
keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Provanol Plus 10 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Provanol Plus 10 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

Information regarding the use of Provanol Plus 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Provanol Plus 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Provanol Plus 10 Tablet may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Provanol Plus 10 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Provanol Plus 10 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Provanol Plus 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Provanol Plus 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

Frequently asked questions

In which conditions is the use of Provanol Plus 10 Tablet contraindicated?

Use of Provanol Plus 10 Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with allergy to any of the ingredients or excipients of this medicine. This medicine contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in patients with asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, or heart conditions like AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Since this medicine also contains flunarizine, the use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with the history of depression or Parkinson's disease.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Provanol Plus 10 Tablet?

Keep Provanol Plus 10 Tablet in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I stop taking Provanol Plus 10 Tablet when my symptoms are improved?

Provanol Plus 10 Tablet is given as a prophylactic treatment for the prevention of migraine headaches. Do not stop taking this medicine until advised by your doctor as it may cause your migraine episodes to return. This medicine contains propranolol and a sudden withdrawal of propranolol may cause sweating, shaking, irregular or fast heartbeat, worsening of underlying angina or heart attack. You must take Provanol Plus 10 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor.

Can Provanol Plus 10 Tablet be used for the treatment of a migraine headache?

No, Provanol Plus 10 Tablet does not help in relieving a migraine headache that has already started. It can only be used for preventing any new episode of migraine headaches.

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User feedback

Patients taking Provanol Plus 10 Tablet

Once A Day

88%

Twice A Day

12%

What are you using Provanol Plus Tablet for?

Migraine headaches

50%

Others

21%

Heart attack

14%

High blood pressure

Chest pain (Angina)

How much was the improvement?

Poor

42%

Average

33%

Excellent

25%

What were the side-effects while using Provanol Plus 10 Tablet?

Sleepiness

29%

Weight gain

29%

No Side Effect

14%

Abdominal pain upper

14%

Fatigue

14%

How do you take Provanol Plus Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Provanol Plus 10 Tablet on price

Average

67%

Not Expensive

33%

Patient concerns

I am using lonazep .25mg tab, provanol sr 40 tab and amitryn 25 mg tab last one yr. I am feeling sexual disorder. What is remedy?

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

take tablet dejac t 1 hr befr sex.

the main problem from which i am suffering is dizziness and for that i am taking as prescribed by dr. prothiaden M 50, provanol plus 5 and naxdom 250. but i am not well and dizziness are on its way. so please suggest me what to do i am suffering from piles too and i think these tablets are giving me constipation as side effect which leads to piles pain

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

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Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Provanol Plus 10 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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