Duvanta NP 20 Tablet
Salt Composition
Duloxetine (20mg) + Methylcobalamin (500mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat neuropathic pain, working by protecting nerve fibres against damage and repairing damaged nerves.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly. Some common side effects include nausea, constipation, headache, insomnia, ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction, and low sexual desire. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Directions for Use
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. Duvanta NP 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
nausea constipation headache insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) ejaculation disorder erectile dysfunction low sexual desire
Alcohol Warning
You should avoid alcohol while taking Duvanta NP 20 Tablet as it may worsen certain side effects.
How it works
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is a combination of two medicines.
Quick Tips
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves. It may ease the pain within a few days but it may take 2-3 weeks before you see maximum benefit. Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain. You might experience low sexual desire after taking Duvanta NP 20 Tablet, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
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