Dulcen 40 Tablet
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Product introduction
Dulcen 40 Tablet 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.
Dulcen 40 Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.
Dulcen 40 Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.
Uses of Dulcen Tablet
- Treatment of Depression
- Treatment of Anxiety disorder
- Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain
- Treatment of Fibromyalgia
- Treatment of Neuropathic pain
- Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence
Benefits of Dulcen Tablet
In Treatment of Depression
Dulcen 40 Tablet increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that improve our mood and behavior. This creates a feeling of wellbeing, relieves anxiety, reduces tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition.
In Treatment of Anxiety disorder
Dulcen 40 Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. 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.
In Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain
High levels of blood sugar (glucose) levels in diabetic patients can cause damage to nerves and this can cause pain sensation. Dulcen 40 Tablet helps reduce this damage by affecting chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. By relieving pain, it helps improve your quality of life.
In Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Dulcen 40 Tablet may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will have an impact on your overall quality of life. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
In Treatment of Neuropathic pain
Dulcen 40 Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good.
In Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence refers to the loss of urine without conscious intention. It may occur due to a disturbed state of mind and thoughts. Dulcen 40 Tablet helps in increasing the activity of those nerves in the brain that control muscles in our bladder that are responsible for passing urine. This helps in improving bladder control.
Side effects of Dulcen 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 Dulcen
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
How to use Dulcen 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. Dulcen 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dulcen 40 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dulcen 40 Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dulcen 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dulcen 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dulcen 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dulcen 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Dulcen 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Dulcen 40 Tablet 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 Dulcen 40 Tablet 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.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dulcen 40 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Naphthalene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. How long does Dulcen 40 Tablet take to work?
In people with depression and anxiety, Dulcen 40 Tablet mostly starts working within two weeks of treatment. However, you may take 2-4 weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement after this time. In people with diabetic neuropathic pain, you may take a few weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better after 2 months.
Q. If I start feeling better, can I stop taking Dulcen 40 Tablet?
No, you should not stop Dulcen 40 Tablet suddenly and without consulting your doctor. In cases of depression and anxiety, if you have been feeling better for 6 months or more, your doctor may reduce your doses gradually. In case of pain and incontinence, if you are feeling better, continue taking it for the long term. Your doctor will keep monitoring your response to the medicine every few months.
Q. Is Dulcen 40 Tablet highly addictive?
No, Dulcen 40 Tablet is not habit-forming (addictive). This means that it does not make you physically or psychologically dependent on it.
Q. What will be the consequences if I stop taking Dulcen 40 Tablet suddenly?
If you stop Dulcen 40 Tablet suddenly, you may feel dizzy, tired, agitated or restless, anxious and irritated. You may also experience sleep disturbances (vivid dreams, nightmares, inability to sleep), nausea, vomiting, shaking, muscle pain, diarrhea, a piercing sensation (pins and needles) especially in the head, and excessive sweating or vertigo. Always consult your doctor before you stop taking Dulcen 40 Tablet. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Q. I am taking warfarin, does Dulcen 40 Tablet interfere with warfarin? Is it safe to take both together?
You should be cautious if you are taking both Dulcen 40 Tablet and warfarin since there is a risk of bleeding or you may experience petechiae or purpura.
Q. Is Dulcen 40 Tablet safe to use for long term?
Dulcen 40 Tablet is safe to use for a long duration, provided you follow your doctor’s advice regarding the treatment.
Q. I am a hypertensive patient. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased after I started taking Dulcen 40 Tablet. Is it because of Dulcen 40 Tablet, what should be done?
Dulcen 40 Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood pressure is required, especially during the first month of use. If your blood pressure increase is constant, consult your doctor. It may indicate that your Dulcen 40 Tablet dose either needs to be reduced or discontinued gradually.
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Country of origin: India
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