Parotin 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Parotin 10mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat depression and anxiety-related conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Parotin 10mg Tablet helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms.

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. Parotin 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Some common side effects of Parotin 10mg Tablet include nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, increased sweating, dizziness, nervousness, tremors, insomnia, and constipation. Sexual side effects like decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction may also be seen.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Parotin 10mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Parotin 10mg Tablet 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

Parotin 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Linezolid Moclobemide Rasagiline Reboxetine

Parotin 10mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic disorder, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

It can take 2-3 weeks for Parotin 10mg Tablet to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, and sleep disturbance. If your doctor asks you to stop Parotin 10mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Parotin 10mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Parotin 10mg Tablet is very less.