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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Prothiaden M Tablet

Prothiaden M Tablet belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants used in the treatment of depression. Depression is a neurological disease. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. This condition can also be triggered by vitamin b12 deficiency. Your doctor prescribes Prothiaden M Tablet  when other medications are ineffective to treat depression. 

Prothiaden M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin. Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases neurotransmitter's activity, namely serotonin, and noradrenaline in the brain. Serotonin helps in enhancing mood, improving memory, and also reduces problems associated with sleeping and eating. Noradrenaline helps in improving mood, alertness, and the ability to concentrate. Methylcobalamin helps to treat vitamin b12 deficiency.

The dose is determined by your doctor based on your health condition. The common side-effects of Prothiaden M Tablet are dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, increase or decrease in appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, changes in heartbeat, constipation, difficulty in passing urine, and sweating. If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not take Prothiaden M Tablet if you are allergic to any content of it. Do not take Prothiaden M Tablet if you have an irregular heartbeat or any other heart problems, liver problems, eye condition known as glaucoma, prostate problems in men (difficulty in passing water or enlarged prostate), mania (feeling over-excited with unusual behaviour), and epilepsy (fits). It should be used with caution in young adults as it can increase worsen depression and cause suicidal thoughts. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, consult your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Uses of Prothiaden M Tablet

Depression

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Prothiaden M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin. Your doctor prescribes this medication when other medications are ineffective to treat depression. Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases neurotransmitters' activity, namely serotonin, and noradrenaline in the brain. Serotonin helps in enhancing mood, improving memory, and also reduces problems associated with sleeping and eating. Noradrenaline helps in improving mood, alertness, and the ability to concentrate. Methylcobalamin helps to treat vitamin b12 deficiency.

Storage

Keep Prothiaden M Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Before taking Prothiaden M Tablet , inform your doctor if you are undergoing surgery, have diabetes, receiving electroshock therapy (ECT), have thyroid problems, difficulty in passing urine, adrenal gland tumour, have porphyria (disease-causing damage to the nerves and skin sensitivity), have a history of mania or psychosis, have cardiac disease, have severe renal disease, and have epilepsy (fits). It increases suicidal tendencies, especially in young adults.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a well-balanced diet.
  • Avoid processed or packed foods and foods that are high in refined sugars.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Lose excess weight and keep a check on your weight.
  • Avoid stress.
  • Improve your mood by being active, socializing with others, and talking about your feelings.
  • Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDEPRESSANT

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

FAQs

Prothiaden M Tablet contains Dosulepin and Methylcobalamin. It treats depression by enhancing mood, improving memory, and also reduces problems associated with sleeping and eating. It also treats vitamin B12 deficiency which is a risk factor for depression.

Prothiaden M Tablet should not be used in patients with heart problems as it may worsen the condition. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before using Prothiaden M Tablet .

The common side-effects of Prothiaden M Tablet are dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, increase or decrease in appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, changes in heartbeat, constipation, difficulty in passing urine, and sweating. If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Prothiaden M Tablet should not be used in patients with thyroid problems as it may exacerbate the condition by causing iatrogenic effects (drug-inducing side-effects). So, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor before using Prothiaden M Tablet .

Prothiaden M Tablet increases suicidal thoughts and worsens the depression in young adults. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine with dose adjustments. So, do not use Prothiaden M Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • HALOFANTRINE
  • TERFENADINE
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • TRAMADOL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • WARFARIN
  • RITONAVIR
  • NEOMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN

Disease/Condition Glossary

Depression: Depression is a mental health disorder in which patients experience persistent loss of interest or mood and feelings of sadness. It affects quality-of-life. It causes changes in sleep, appetite, social behaviour, learning abilities, concentration, and self-esteem. This condition can also be triggered by vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) deficiency.

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