P 3 Pill — PURPLE CAPSULE, 8mm — Pramipexole

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Imprint	P / 3
Colour	PURPLE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	8
Strength	PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Cadila Healthcare Limited
NDC	65841-736
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE[PRAMIPEXOLE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "P 3" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Pramipexole

Uses and warnings

No boxed warning, and no absolute contraindications are listed. Major warnings include "falling asleep during activities of daily living," including "sudden onset of sleep... without warning" while driving, which has resulted in accidents; impaired systemic regulation of blood pressure causing orthostatic hypotension and syncope; risk of "compulsive behaviors and other intense urges" such as gambling, hypersexuality, and compulsive spending or eating; hallucinations and other psychotic-like behavior; and potential to cause or worsen dyskinesia.

Pramipexole tablets are indicated for "treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease" and for "treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "P 3".
• Confirm the colour (PURPLE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (8) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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