Brand name: Galenika Ksalol 1 mg Alprazolam by Galenika
Treatment: Anxiety disorder, panic disorder
Quantity per pack: 30 X 1 mg tablets
Active Ingredient: Alprazolam
Galenika Ksalol 1 mg Alprazolam belongs to a group of medicines that are known as benzodiazepines. Ksalol is a version of Alprazolam designed and manufactured by the Serbian pharma company Galenika. It is a short term treatment that is used for the symptomatic relief of excessive anxiety. Ksalol is also very commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorder as well as panic disorder. This drug works by affecting chemicals in the brain and slowing down the brain in the process (central nervous system).
Brands
This medicine (Alprazolam) is actually manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies and is available under many different brand names and in several different forms. The most well known example or brand of Alprazolam is Xanax which is a brand name owned by US pharma giant Pfizer Inc.
Your doctor or GP may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or your GP, or are not sure if or why you are taking this medication, speak to them and seek their advice. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting either a doctor or your GP.
Do not share or give this medication to anyone else, even if they appear to or say they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for some people to take this medication if they have not been prescribed it by a doctor or GP.
Dosage
Galenika Ksalol 1 mg Alprazolam comes in the following size tablets:
- 0.25 mg
- 0.5 mg
- 1 mg
The recommended dose of Ksalol 1 mg for adults varies depending on what’s intended to treat. The starting dose for excessive anxiety is 0.25 mg to be taken 2 or 3 times a day. This is gradually increased until the anxiety is controlled and the side effects are minimized. Elderly patients may be started off on a lower dose of 0.125 mg and is normally taken 2 or 3 times a day. The usual maximum dose is 3 mg daily.
The starting dosage for treating panic attacks is 0.5 mg to 1 mg at bedtime or 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. The dosage is then gradually increased until the patient is no longer experiencing panic attacks. The dose is usually started low and increased if necessary, as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that the dosage is individualized to your specific needs to avoid excessive sedation or motor impairment.
Many different factors can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other existing medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
