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Dulotin 30 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Icon Life Sciences
Composition: Duloxetine
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Dulotin 30 MG Tablet is an antidepressant which is used to treat the symptoms of depression and other pain disorders. It should be used with caution in adults and children due to the risk of the suicidal thoughts. This medicine is not recommended in patients with known history of allergy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dulotin 30 MG Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Sleepiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Body pain
  • Joint pain
  • Abnormal ejaculation
  • Loose stools
  • Shaking of hands or feet
  • Heartburn
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Dulotin 30 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 6 to 10 hours.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Dulotin 30 MG Tablet may increase the risk of liver injury if taken with alcohol. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Monitoring of liver enzymes is necessary. Any symptoms of abdominal pain, yellow discolouration of skin and eyes should be reported to the doctor.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. However, monitoring of side effects like drowsiness, weight gain is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Dulotin 30 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Dulotin 30 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
2 Dep 30 MG Tablet
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Duvanta 30 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Jolydep 30 MG Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Symbal 30 MG Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Sympta 30 MG Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Dulotin 30 MG Tablet

  • Major depressive disorder

    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of depression like feeling sad, irritable and loss of interest in activities.

  • Generalized anxiety disorder

    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder like feeling restlessness, difficulty in concentrating and irregular heartbeat.

  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms like pain in the diabetic peripheral neuropathy which is a complication of diabetes characterized by nerve damage.

  • Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet is used to relieve chronic low back pain and pain due to osteoarthritis due to wear and tear of muscle tissue during daily activities.

  • Fibromyalgia

    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms like pain in the tender points like neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Dulotin 30 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Dulotin 30 MG Tablet.

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients for at least 14 days after discontinuation of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Consumption of alcohol with Dulotin 30 MG Tablet may increase the risk of liver injury.

  • Instructions

    - Dulotin 30 MG Tablet may increase the risk of liver injury if taken with alcohol. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Monitoring of liver enzymes is necessary. Any symptoms of abdominal pain, yellow discolouration of skin and eyes should be reported to the doctor.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Diabetes

    moderate
    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the patients with diabetes mellitus due to the alteration in the blood glucose levels. Monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. Any signs and symptoms like increased blood glucose levels, increased urination should be reported to the doctor.

  • Glaucoma

    moderate
    Dulotin 30 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the patients with glaucoma due to the increase in the fluid pressure in the eye. Inform the doctor if you have any history of eye disorder. Suitable dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Dulotin 30 MG Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. The treatment should be started at lower doses and increase the dose gradually based on the response. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. However, monitoring of side effects like drowsiness, weight gain is necessary.

General warnings

  • Suicidal thoughts

    - This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in the children, adolescents and young adults with the major depressive disorder or other psychiatric disorder. Patient's caretakers should be educated about the symptoms of depression. Any symptoms of change in the behavior should be reported to the doctor.

  • Orthostatic Hypotension and fall

    - This medicine is known to cause orthostatic hypotension especially during the 1st week of the treatment. This effect can increase the risk of fall in the elderly population. Any symptoms of dizziness, unsteady walking should be reported to the doctor.

  • Abnormal bleeding

    - This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding especially in the patients receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, and warfarin. Monitoring of blood cells count should be performed. Any symptoms of abnormal bleeding should be reported to the doctor.

  • Low sodium levels

    - This medicine is known to lower the sodium levels in the body. This risk is more in the elderly population and in the patients receiving diuretics. Monitoring of sodium levels should be performed. Any symptoms of unsteadiness, headache, difficulty in concentration should be reported to the doctor.

  • Withdrawal symptoms

    - This medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. It may cause withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, sleep disturbances and anxiety. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

  • Skin reactions

    - This medicine is known to cause rare but serious skin reactions like erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Discontinue the treatment and inform the doctor if symptoms like itching, peeling skin, rashes appear.

  • Impaired liver function

    - This medicine is known to cause an increase in the liver enzymes and severe liver injuries. Discontinue the treatment if any signs and symptoms like increased liver enzymes, abdominal pain appear.

  • Impaired kidney function

    - This medicine should be used with caution in the patients with mild to moderate kidney injury. It is not recommended in the patients with the severe kidney injury (CrCl less than 30 ml/min).

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical substances in the brain and thus helps in relieving the depressive symptoms.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H

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