AKINETON© | BIPERIDEN 2 mg

Akineton© is indicated in the management of:

• Parkinsonian syndromes, especially to counteract muscular rigidity and tremor;
• Extrapyramidal symptoms such as early dyskinesia, akathisia and parkinsonism provoked by neuroleptics and similarly acting drugs.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: antiparkinson drugs, anticholinergic agents

Akineton© can be used to treat Parkinson’s disease by relaxing muscle spasms and controlling muscle twitching. It can also be used to control muscle twitching and spasms caused by some medicines.

Please refer to the instructions on the prescription established by your medical doctor.

Adults

• Parkinsonism:
  Treatment is initiated with an oral dose of 1 mg (½ tablet) twice daily. The dose can be increased by 2 mg (1 tablet) per day up to a maximum of 16 mg (8 tablets) daily. The total daily dose should be spread evenly throughout the day.
• Drug-induced movement disorders:
  1 to 4 mg (½ - 2 tablets) one to four times daily as oral concomitant medication to the neuroleptic, depending upon the severity of the symptoms.

Elderly
Cautious dosing is necessary in elderly patients, especially those with symptoms of organic brain disease.

Paediatric population
Experience with Akineton 2mg Tablets in paediatric use is limited and relates mainly to short-term treatment of drug-induced dystonia (e.g. by neuroleptics or metoclopramide and congener compounds).

The tablets are best taken during a meal with a little water. If you have a very dry mouth, it may help if you take your tablets just after your meal.

If you take more Akineton than you should: 
If you take more than the stated dose (an overdose), you should contact a doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital casualty department. Show them your tablets.

If you forget to take Akineton:
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Akineton:
It is important that you keep taking these tablets until your doctor tells you to stop. Don’t stop just because you feel better. If you stop taking the tablets without your doctor’s advice, your condition may get worse. Withdrawal of this product should be gradual.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist.