A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
The dosage of Kemadrin tablets for the treatment of Parkinson’s depends upon the age of the patient, the cause of the disease, and individual responsiveness.
Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Kemadrin should be used only if prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
To relieve dry mouth caused by this medication, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.
Before taking procyclidine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic or experience any other medical conditions. This product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. So, be careful before consuming it.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur such as decreased sexual ability, severe stomach or abdominal pain, difficult or painful swallowing, difficulty in urinating, or overall feeling of weakness.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects like dryness of the mouth, mydriasis, blurring of vision, giddiness, lightheadedness, and gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, and constipation. Occasionally, an allergic reaction such as a skin rash may be encountered. Feelings of muscular weakness may occur. Acute suppurative parotitis as a complication of dry mouth has been reported.
Common side effects of Kemadrin include: