barohexy 2mg tablet

4.6 (11 reviews)

Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)

🏭 Baroda Pharma Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 21, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is barohexy 2mg tablet used for?

Ancolin (Trihexyphenidyl) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Trihexyphenidyl (2mg), which Blocks central muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing cholinergic activity. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

Generic Name: Trihexyphenidyl
Manufacturer: Baroda Pharma Pvt Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: C
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 barohexy 2mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Parkinson's disease, drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms

Off-label uses: Dystonia, spasticity

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Trihexyphenidyl
Brand Name	Ancolin
Manufacturer	Baroda Pharma Pvt Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Anticholinergic- centrally acting
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed from gastrointestinal tract

DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues

Protein BindingNot significantly bound

MetabolismHepatic

Half-Life5-10 hours

ExcretionRenal (as unchanged drug and metabolites)

BioavailabilityHigh (oral)

Onset of Action1 hour

Peak Plasma Time2-3 hours

Duration of Action6-12 hours

How It Works

Blocks central muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing cholinergic activity in the basal ganglia

Mechanism Steps

1Trihexyphenidyl crosses the blood-brain barrier

2Binds to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (M1, M4) in the basal ganglia

3Blocks the action of acetylcholine at these receptors

💡 How to Take barohexy 2mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of barohexy 2mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Constipation
Nausea
Dizziness
Drowsiness

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Paralytic ileus
Urinary retention
Psychosis
Hallucinations
Confusion

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Rash
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Heat stroke

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Antipsychotics	Major	Additive anticholinergic effects
MAOIs	Major	Increased risk of hypertensive crisis
Anticholinergics	Major	Additive anticholinergic effects
CNS depressants	Moderate	Increased sedation
Digoxin	Moderate	Increased digoxin absorption
Corticosteroids	Moderate	Increased intraocular pressure
Antacids	Minor	Reduced absorption of trihexyphenidyl
Antidiarrheals	Minor	Reduced absorption of trihexyphenidyl

🚨 Major Interactions

Antipsychotics
MAOIs
Anticholinergics

⚡ Moderate Interactions

CNS depressants
Digoxin
Corticosteroids

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Antacids
Antidiarrheals

🍽️ Food Interactions

None known

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Increased CNS depression

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Narrow-angle glaucoma, pyloric obstruction, prostatic hypertrophy, myasthenia gravis, hypersensitivity

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Mental status, intraocular pressure, urinary retention, bowel function, heart rate

🤱 Lactation Safety

Not recommended; may inhibit lactation

💊 Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive measures; physostigmine may be used for severe anticholinergic symptoms

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

⭐ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.