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Prothiaden M Tablet 15's

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Prothiaden M Tablet 15's

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's 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 15's when other medications are ineffective to treat depression. 

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's 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 15's 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 15's if you are allergic to any content of it. Do not take Prothiaden M Tablet 15's 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 15's

Depression

Medicinal Benefits

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's 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.

Directions for Use

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Prothiaden M Tablet 15's

  • Dry mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Headache
  • Increase or decrease in appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Changes in heartbeat
  • Constipation
  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Sweating

Drug Warnings

Before taking Prothiaden M Tablet 15's, 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 Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Prothiaden M Tablet 15's may interact with other antidepressants, antihypertensives, medications used to treat heart disorders, antacid (omeprazole and cimetidine), antimalarial drug (halofantrine), antiallergy medicines (terfenadine and astemizole), pain killer (tramadol), local anaesthetics, antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin, primidone, and carbamazepine), estrogen-containing birth control pills, anticoagulant (warfarin), a medicine used to treat HIV (ritonavir), antibiotic (neomycin), and antibacterial (rifampicin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Prothiaden M Tablet 15's should not be used in patients with heart disorders, liver problems, glaucoma (an eye condition), prostate problems in men, mania (feeling over-excited with unusual behaviour), and epilepsy (fits).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Habit Forming

No

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.

 

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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
Other Info - PRO1188

FAQs

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's 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 15's 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 15's.
The common side-effects of Prothiaden M Tablet 15's 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 15's 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 15's.
Prothiaden M Tablet 15's 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 15's without consulting your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol increases the risk of side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's is a category C drug. So, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine.

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Liver

Caution

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Kidney

Caution

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Caution

Prothiaden M Tablet 15's should not be used in children below 12 years of age without a doctor's advice.

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