PROTHIDEP 25mg Tablet 10's

INTRODUCTION

PROTHIDEP 25MG contain Dosulepin which belongs to a group of medicine called tricyclic antidepressants. It is used to treat depression and can also help reduce feelings of anxiety. Depression is a mood disorder that cause persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterised by feeling of worry, anxiety, or fear. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Always take PROTHIDEP 25MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. The common side effects are dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, constipation, sedation, difficulty in passing urine. Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine as it may cause drowsiness. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF PROTHIDEP 25MG

• Treat depression
• Reduce feelings of anxiety

HOW PROTHIDEP 25MG WORKS

PROTHIDEP 25MG increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take PROTHIDEP 25MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PROTHIDEP 25MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dry mouth:

Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candies. Control caffeine intake. Do not use mouthwashes. Sip water regularly.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Constipation: 

Take fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• SSRI's, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors) (used to treat depression)
• levothyroxine (thyroxine) (used to treat thyroid)
• phenobarbitone (used to treat epilepsy)
• amylobarbitone (used to treat insomnia)
• methylphenidate (used to treat behavioural problems)
• opioid such as codeine, morphine dihydrocodeine, co-proxamol and co-dydramol
• sympathomimetic agents such as ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline (used to treat heart problems and asthma as well as some decongestants and cough/ cold remedies)
• guanethidine (used to treat high blood pressure)
• sotalol, terfenadine, astemizole, halofantrine (used to regulate the heartbeat)

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT PROTHIDEP 25MG

What are the uses of PROTHIDEP 25MG?

It is used to treat depression and helps to reduce feelings of anxiety

Is PROTHIDEP 25MG a muscle relaxant?

No, it is not a muscle relaxant.

Can PROTHIDEP 25MG cause dizziness?

Yes, this medicine may cause dizziness in some individuals. Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

REFERENCES

1. P Zusky, T C Manschreck, C Blanchard, J Rosenbaum, C Elliot, P Lou. Dothiepin hydrochloride: treatment efficacy and safety. NIH: National Library of Medicine, National center of biotechnology Information Pubmed.gov. Oct 1986. [Accessed 01 Dec 2020] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3531188/

2. Teofarma S.r.l, Jul 2020; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC); [Accessed 01 Dec 2020] https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/0cc11c1c-a57e-470f-a788-57d351b29341.pdf