Melanco 25mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Dosulepin 25 mg Also Known As: Dothiepin
Manufacturer
Linux Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONMELANCO 25MG contains Dosulepin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidepressants. It is used in the management of depression (mood disorder causing persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and also helps to reduce the feelings of anxiety (intense, excessive, persistent worry and fear about everyday situations), this medicine is used only when other medicines are not suitable. MELANCO 25MG is not recommended for use in patients with liver problems, irregular heartbeat or any other heart problems, mania (feeling over excited with unusual behaviour), glaucoma (increased pressure in eye), prostate problems and fits. Before taking MELANCO 25MG inform your doctor if you have any planned surgeries (such as dental or general surgery), intolerance to certain sugars and thyroid problems. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with MELANCO 25MG as it can make the drowsiness worse. MELANCO 25MG should be used in pregnant and breast-feeding women only if clearly advised by the doctor. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below the age of 18 years) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients due to increased risk of certain
Uses
OF MELANCO 25MG Manages depression Reduce the feelings of anxiety
How It Works
MELANCO 25MG acts on central nervous system (CNS) which works by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters (such as serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain. It also works by stopping the reabsorption of neurotransmitters into the nerve cells in the brain. Thus, results in prolonging their effects and helps to relieve depression and lighten the mood.
Directions for Use
Take MELANCO 25MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking MELANCO 25MG are dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, constipation, sedation and difficulty in passing urine. Consult with your doctor if any of the side effect worsens. USES OF MELANCO 25MG Manages depression Reduce the feelings of anxiety HOW MELANCO 25MG WORKSMELANCO 25MG acts on central nervous system (CNS) which works by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters (such as serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain. It also works by stopping the reabsorption of neurotransmitters into the nerve cells in the brain. Thus, results in prolonging their effects and helps to relieve depression and lighten the mood. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake MELANCO 25MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF MELANCO 25MGCOMMON dry mouth blurred vision heartbeat changes dizziness constipation sedation difficulty in passing urine UNCOMMON severe allergic reaction (skin rash, itching, swollen face or tongue, collapse, shortness of breath, collapse) severe low blood pressure increased sweating tiredness or sleepiness confusion and hallucination (strange vision or sounds) tremors changes in libido (sex drive) RARE severe mood changes such as extreme excitability Stop taking MELANCO 25MG and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: skin rash or difficulty in breathing thoughts of harming or killing yourself bone marrow depression or reduction in some blood cells (signs include unusual bruising, abnormal bleeding, mouth ulcers, sore throat and fever) liver problems associated with yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) convulsions (fits) irregular heartbeat (more common with high dosage)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMELANCO 25MG should be used in pregnant women only if clearly advised by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGMELANCO 25MG should be used in breastfeeding women only if clearly advised by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or use machines if you feel drowsy after taking MELANCO 25MG. Consult your doctor for advice. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol during management with MELANCO 25MG as it can make the feeling of drowsiness worse. LIVERMELANCO 25MG is not recommended for use in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking MELANCO 25MG. ALLERGYDo not take MELANCO 25MG if you are allergic to Dosulepin or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEMELANCO 25MG is not recommended for use in patients with irregular heartbeat or any other heart problems. Consult your doctor before taking MELANCO 25MG. OTHERSMELANCO 25MG is not recommended for use if you: have mania (feeling over excited with unusual behaviour) have glaucoma (increased pressure in eye) have fits (epilepsy) have prostate problems (difficulty in passing urine) Before taking MELANCO 25MG inform your doctor if you: have any planned surgeries (general or dental surgery) have thyroid problems are intolerant to certain sugars Use in paediatrics: MELANCO 25MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: MELANCO 25MG should be used with caution in elderly patients due to increased risk of side effects such as agitation, confusion and light headedness. Consult your doctor before taking MELANCO 25MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug–Drug Interactions: Before taking MELANCO 25MG inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage depression such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) (Ex. citalopram, fluoxetine) and mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (Ex. isocarboxazid, phenelzine) medicines used to manage underactive thyroid (Ex. Levothyroxine) medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenobarbitone), insomnia (Ex. amylobarbitone) and behavioural problems (Ex. methylphenidate) medicine containing an opioid (Ex. codeine, morphine, dihydrocodeine, co-proxamol and co-dydramol) (used to manage pain) medicines used to manage heart problems and asthma (also as cough and cold remedies), sympathomimetic agents (Ex. ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, adrenaline and noradrenaline) medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. guanethidine) and regulate heartbeat (Ex. sotalol) terfenadine, astemizole (used to manage hay fever or allergy) halofantrine (used to manage malaria) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of MELANCO 25MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital as it may seriously harm you and cause life-threatening problems. SYNOPSIS Drug : Dosulepin Pharmacological Category : Tricyclic Antidepressants Therapeutic Indication : Depression, Anxiety Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep MELANCO 25MG out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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