Bioclock (0.5+3) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Alchemist Lifesciences Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Alprazolam, Melatonin. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 25 (arround $0.35 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Alprazolam+ Melatonin)
Pharma Company :
Alchemist Lifesciences Ltd.
Brand Label :
Bioclock (0.5+3)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Alprazolam-0.5 mg
Melatonin-3 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 2.5 INR (arround $0.035 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 25 INR (arround $0.35 US Dollar)
Drug details for Bioclock (0.5+3)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Bioclock (0.5+3) are :
Alprazolam-0.5 mg
Melatonin-3 mg
Alprazolam Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
Mild depression. Panic disorders. Anxiety associated with depression.
For more details on Alprazolam, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Alprazolam..
Melatonin Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Disturbed biorhythms: Sleep disorders. It has been suggested that it postpones aging and boosts immune function.
For more details on Melatonin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Melatonin..
Bioclock (0.5+3) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 4 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Bioclock (0.5+3), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Alprazolam-0.5 mg Melatonin-3 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.