Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Composition of Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Dothix 25 mg Tablet contains Dosulepin (25mg). It belongs to the Antidepressant class of medicines.

Uses of Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Treatment of Depression Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Depression Dothix 25mg Tablet is used for the treatment of depression of any cause
• including cases where anxiety is associated with depressive illness. It helps correct chemical imbalances in the brain linked to low mood and help reduce symptoms such as persistent sadness
• anxiety
• disturbed sleep
• and loss of interest in daily activities. When used regularly as prescribed
• it can support emotional stability
• improve sleep and concentration
• and help patients regain the ability to manage daily life and social functioning more effectively. In Treatment of Anxiety disorder Dothix 25mg Tablet is thought to work by stopping your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious
• so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness
• tiredness
• difficulty concentrating
• irritability
• and sleep problems that often come with anxiety disorders. It will
• therefore
• help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems. Show More

How Dothix 25 mg Tablet works

Dothix 25mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of certain chemical messengers in the brain, mainly serotonin and noradrenaline, which are involved in regulating mood and emotional balance. It does this by reducing their reuptake into nerve cells, helping improve communication between brain cells, and relieving symptoms of depression.

How to take Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dothix 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Dothix 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause fits, dangerous heart rhythm disturbance and coma, and is particularly dangerous with the older tricyclic medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Dothix are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

These medicines take two to four weeks to begin working, and longer for the full effect. Stopping at two weeks because nothing has changed is the commonest mistake. Never stop suddenly. Abrupt withdrawal causes dizziness, electric-shock sensations, irritability and flu-like symptoms — your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Tell your doctor or go to hospital immediately if thoughts of harming yourself appear or worsen, particularly in the first weeks or after a dose change, and especially in anyone under twenty-five. Seek urgent care for agitation with fever, shivering, a racing heart, muscle twitching or confusion, particularly if more than one medicine affecting serotonin is being taken. Side effects are usually worst in the first fortnight and then settle.

Do not take Dothix if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be combined with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or started within the gap your doctor specifies after one.

Interactions with other medicines

Tramadol, triptans for migraine, linezolid, St John's wort and other antidepressants can together raise serotonin dangerously. Anti-inflammatory painkillers and blood thinners increase the bleeding risk when combined with this group.

How to store Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Dothix 25 mg Tablet

Dothix 25mg Tablet may take 4 to 6 weeks for Dothix 25mg Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed. It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dothix 25mg Tablet as it may cause excessive sleepiness. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LA LIFE SCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antidepressant

Chemical class:

Dibenzothiepins