Duzela 20 Capsule
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Duloxetine (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Duzela 20 Capsule DR is used to treat depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and stress urinary incontinence.
Dosage Form
Capsule DR
Introduction
Duzela 20 Capsule DR is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body), neuropathic pain, and stress urinary incontinence.
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. Duzela 20 Capsule DR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duzela 20 Capsule DR.
Breastfeeding Warning
Duzela 20 Capsule DR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Duzela 20 Capsule DR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Thioridazine Atazanavir Atomoxetine Citalopram
How it works
Duzela 20 Capsule DR works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain.
Quick Tips
Duzela 20 Capsule DR helps in treating depression and anxiety. It may also be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain. It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Duzela 20 Capsule DR to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It may cause a sensation of restlessness especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
