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Dapox 30 mg Tablet

Manufactured byRanbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsDapoxetine
Description
Dapox 30 mg Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of premature ejaculation (a sexual dysfunction in which a man ejaculates too quickly during sexual intercourse). This medicine helps in increasing the time taken to ejaculate and achieving better control over ejaculation during sexual intercourse. Dapox 30 mg Tablet has some side effects like dizziness, headache, nausea, and sweating. These side effects may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a long time or become severe. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Dapox 30 mg Tablet should only be used if you are diagnosed with premature ejaculation. It can be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. It is usually taken as needed, one to three hours before sexual activity. It is not intended for regular daily use. Avoid taking more than one tablet within 24 hours. Dapox 30 mg Tablet may not be suitable for everyone. Inform your doctor if you have seizures (fits), mental conditions, or eye, heart, liver, and kidney problems. Also, inform about all your ongoing medications to avoid undesired effects. This medicine is not indicated for use in women and children below 18 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dapox 30 mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Nervousness and confusion
  • Excessive sweating
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Decreased libido
  • Blurred vision
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears
  • Fast/irregular heart beat
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Excessive tiredness
  • Dry mouth
  • Anxiety
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Erection problems

Uses of Dapox 30 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Premature ejaculation
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken for Dapox 30 mg Tablet to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Dapox 30 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Dapox 30 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impaired ability to think, and loss of consciousness.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Dapox 30 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not intended for use in women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not intended for use in women.

Allergy

Avoid taking Dapox 30 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Heart failure

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body. Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have heart failure due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Heart rhythm disorders

Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have irregular heart rhythm due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental condition with extreme mood swings which include mania (elevated mood, hyperactivity, intense excitement, etc.) and depression (low mood and feeling of sadness). Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of bipolar disorder due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Moderate to severe liver impairment

Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have moderate to severe liver problems. An impaired liver function may cause accumulation of this medicine in the blood and lead to an increased risk of severe side effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not intended for use in women.

Breast-feeding

Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not intended for use in women.
General warnings

Other medicines

Since Dapox 30 mg Tablet may interact with many other medicines and cause serious side effects, inform your doctor about all your current medications, including herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Use in healthy men

Dapox 30 mg Tablet should not be used by men who have not been clinically diagnosed with premature ejaculation. The safety and efficacy data for delaying ejaculation in healthy men are not established. Avoid taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Orthostatic hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension is a decrease in blood pressure, especially while getting up from a sitting or a lying position. It may make you feel dizzy or faint. Dapox 30 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause orthostatic hypotension.

Use in children

Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not intended for use in children less than 18 years of age.

Bleeding disorders

Dapox 30 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have an active bleeding disorder due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.

Seizures

A seizure is a sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in your brain causing uncontrolled jerking of the body. Use Dapox 30 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have seizures, as this medicine may further trigger a seizure attack.

Driving or operating machines

Dapox 30 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, and fainting. Hence, avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, such as driving vehicles and operating machines during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Dapox 30 mg Tablet is used on an as-needed basis. Hence the likelihood of missing a dose is low.

Overdose

Avoid taking more than the recommended dose of Dapox 30 mg Tablet. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose with Dapox 30 mg Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Use of alcohol while taking this medicine may result in moderate to severe impairment of cognition, body movements, and may also cause sleep abnormalities.

Instructions

Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Dapox 30 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impaired ability to think, and loss of consciousness.
Interaction with Medicine

Erythromycin

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Lithium

Tramadol

Warfarin

Ritonavir

Verapamil

Disease interactions

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition caused due to increase in the fluid pressure inside your eyeballs. This may lead to blurred vision or blindness if untreated. Dapox 30 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have glaucoma due to the increased risk of side effects and worsening of your condition.

Impaired kidney function

Dapox 30 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have mild to moderate kidney problems. This medicine is eliminated from the body through your kidney. Hence, an impaired kidney function may lead to the accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of side effects.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Dapox 30 mg Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the packaging insert. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Dapox 30 mg Tablet is not recommended for use unless you are clinically diagnosed with premature ejaculation. Hence, avoid taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. This medicine may cause a decrease in blood pressure, especially while getting up from a sitting or a lying position. Rise up slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Dapox 30 mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical substance in the nerve endings. Thus it increases the time taken to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

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