Drug information on Thalide (Thalidomide) from United Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Medical Condition(s) for which Thalide may be prescribed

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•   Most Common : Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, confusion, difficulty in breathing and rash.

•   Body as a Whole : Abdominal pain, accidental injury, weakness, back pain, chills, swelling in the face, fever, headache, uneasiness and infection.

•   Gastrointestinal : Loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, flatulence, liver function abnormalities, nausea and tooth pain.

•   Blood : Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.

•   Metabolic : Swelling in the extremities, increased cholesterol and elevated liver enzyme.

•   Central Nervous System : Agitation, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, nerve disease, tingling, drowsiness, tremor and unsteadiness.

•   Respiratory : Inflammation of pharynx/sinus and runny nose.

•   Skin : Pimples, skin inflammation, nail disorder, itching and increased sweating.

•   Genitourinary : Blood in urine and impotence.

The recommended dose is 200mg administered orally once daily with water, preferably at bedtime and at least 1-hour after the evening meal.

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.

Contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and known hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), decrease in white blood cells, seizures, and in children.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store the medication at 25°C.