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Melitra 10 Tablet

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Product introduction

Melitra 10 Tablet is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression and anxiety. It helps to enhance and brighten up the mood. It is also effective in treating depression that is unresponsive to other treatments.

Melitra 10 Tablet is used to treat various features of depression

Uses of Melitra Tablet

Benefits of Melitra Tablet

In Depression

Melitra 10 Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It may also be used to treat depression that is unresponsive to other medicines. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes a few weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.

In Anxiety

Melitra 10 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. 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.

Side effects of Melitra Tablet

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

Common side effects of Melitra

  • Increased heart rate
  • Blurred vision
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Weight gain
  • Constipation
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

How to use Melitra 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. Melitra 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Melitra 10 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Melitra 10 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Melitra 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Melitra 10 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Melitra 10 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Melitra 10 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Melitra 10 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 Melitra 10 Tablet as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
  • Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
  • It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Anthracene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Tricyclic antidepressants

Interaction with drugs

Taking Melitra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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FAQs

Q. What is Melitra 10 Tablet used for?

Melitra 10 Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety that is unresponsive to any other alternate treatment. It restores the chemical imbalance in the brain and enhances mood and behavior.

Q. What are the side effects of Melitra 10 Tablet?

The side effects of Melitra 10 Tablet are increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, weight gain, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.

Q. Can I just stop taking Melitra 10 Tablet?

No, you must not stop taking Melitra 10 Tablet suddenly even if you are feeling better as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Melitra 10 Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If any of the side effects bother you, consult your doctor. In case you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.

Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about while on treatment with Melitra 10 Tablet?

Melitra 10 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might worsen the drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.

Q. Can Melitra 10 Tablet cause urinary problems?

Yes, Melitra 10 Tablet can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are above 65 years of age. The patient may face difficulty in passing urine which can further lead to a urinary tract infection. You should consult your doctor immediately if you develop these symptoms.

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Name: Obsurge Biotech Ltd
Address: 101-102 Aditya Tower, District Centre, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi : 110092, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2024

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