Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Procyclidine
Drug Class
Anti-Parkinson Drugs
Chemical Class
Alkaloid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Procyclidine (HCl) is antimuscarinic agent. Chemically Procyclidine (HCl) is identified as a-cyclohexyl-a-phenyl-1-pyrrolidinepropanol hy...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Alkaloid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Alkaloid. It belongs to Cholinergic muscarinic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Procyclidine (HCl) is 323.90. Its pKa is 10.7.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2.5 mg — 8 hourly
Gradually increased to 5mg.
2
Adult · PO
5 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance
3
Child · Intra Muscular
0.071 to 0.142 mg/kg — As recommended.
Maintenance for once or repeat/20 min As Required
4
Child · Intra Muscular
0.25 mg/kg — As recommended.
Load for once, or may be repeated As Required
5
Child · Intra Venous
0.071 to 0.142 mg/kg — As recommended.
Maintenance for once or repeat/20 min As Required
6
Child · Slow IV
0.25 mg/kg — As recommended.
Load for once, or may be repeated As Required
Safety Alerts
GI obstruction, myasthenia gravis,urinary obstruction, closed angle glaucoma
Important Warnings
Cardiovascular disease, elderly, hypertension, liable to abuse, prostatic hypertrophy, psychotic disorders, pyrexia, susceptible to angle-closure glaucoma, narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
Anxietyangle-closure glaucomablurredvisionconfusionconstipationdizzinessdry moutheuphoriagingivitishallucinationsimpaired memorynausearashrestlessnesstachycardia
Drug Interactions
Phenothiazines
antihistamines and antidepressants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Use only if potential benefit outweighs risk.
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 237
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 151
DVAGORs 237
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Procyclidine, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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