Anxibid Tablet: Uses, Ingredients, Dose, Side Effects

Anxibid Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Amrita Drugs. It is an anti-hypertensive medicine useful to relieve high blood pressure. 

Ingredients

Ingredients of Anxibid Tablet:
Each 500 mg tablet contains-

• Shankhapushpi [Convolvulus pluricaulis] – 50 mg
• Khurasani ajwain [Hyoscyamus niger] – 50 mg – Henbane – Hyoscyamus niger Linn is a famous herb used for treating intestinal and stomach spasms. Its leaves and leaf oil is quite commonly used in Ayurvedic treatment. But care should be taken to avoid over-dosing this important herb.
• Sarpagandha [Rauwolfia serpentina] – 150 mg – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4842200108024503809Sarpagandha, also known as Rauwolfia serpentina (Rauvolfia serpentina) or black snakeroot is one of the very important Ayurvedic herbs. It is used in treating high BP, lack of sleep (insomnia) etc.
• Jatamamsi [Nardostachys jatamansi] – 125 mg
• Arjuna [Terminalia arjuna] – 125 mg – a potent heart tonic and reduces blood pressure.

Bhavana (grinding till total water evaproration with- Sarpagandha extracts [Rauwolfia serpantina]

Indication

Indication of Anxibid Tablet:

• Anxiety neurosis, phobia, restlessness
• Depression
• Tension
• Headache
• Mild to moderate hypertension.

Dose, duration of use

Dosage & Adjuvant of Anxibid Tablet: 
1 tablet twice daily with water, or as directed by the physician.

How long to take? 
It can be taken for a period of 3-4 months with gradual decrease in dosage.

With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.

Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.

Side effects, package

Side effects of Anxibid Tablet:

• There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
• It is best to take this product as per your doctor’s advice. .
• Over dose may result on hypotension or excess sleep.

Presentation & Package: Bottle pack of 60 tablets.

Habit forming

Is this medicine habit forming? Does it create dependence? Can we stop it after a few months of usage?
This medicine is not habit forming. After using for the prescribed period, your doctor would gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it. Follow your doctor’s instructions for gradual decrease of dose and stopping. Usually it does not cause any ill effects.