Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine that calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the level of chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood.

Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet1 and Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet2.

Uses of Etilam Fort Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Etilam Fort Tablet

In Depression

Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet also prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Side effects of Etilam Fort 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 Etilam Fort

Delayed ejaculation
Confusion
Vomiting
Memory impairment
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Low sexual desire
Nausea
Diarrhea
Uncoordinated body movements

How to use Etilam Fort 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. Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg 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

Information regarding the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Etilam Fort Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Etilam Fort Tablet

Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.

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Patient concerns

Sir i have a insomnia problem i don fall asleep at all, my back use to get sweat and i use to have restless feelings. Last tome doctor advise me to have Etilam 0.5mg n i was feeling better so i discontinue bt all again this time it started the same pronlem and i have a very weak in day time with no appetite. Please help You r going to reply after the patient died

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

If problem is so severe that patient can die within 24 hours, you should visit a hospital emergency. Please set your expectations right because that could be the underlying cause of your psychological problems. Psychiatric evaluation is based on history, clinical symptoms, personality factors, ongoing psychosocial stressors and frequency and severity of symptoms. It requires direct interaction with the patient on a regular basis. Once diagnosed, a management plan is formed based on intensity and frequency of symptoms and associated biological and psycho social factors. A complete solution to ones problems in a single question is thus not possible. I suggest you to visit a psychiatrist in your vicinity for clinical evaluation.

DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Depression, anexity less sleep Chasing depression since last almost 9 years. But first depression episode was in 1998 immediately after recovering from maleria

Dr. Kirti Tandel

Psychiatry

Hello Mr. PATIENT is one of the most leading cause of morbidity worldwide. It is more prevalent than what it is thought to be. So I appreciate your fight against depression and may you stay healthy physically and mentally as well. Visit your psychiatrist regularly and have a good compliance with your medicines as well. Take care.

depression,tension,loneliness,fear

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

FAQs

Etilam Fort Tablet

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Are there any important warnings associated with use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

During the first few months of treatment, Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some patient, in the first few months of treatment. Patients having mood or behavioral disorders have a high risk of developing suicidal thoughts and actions. You should pay close attention and report your doctor of any such behavior or mood changes. Make sure that you visit the doctor for the scheduled follow-up appointments.

Can I stop taking Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, you should continue to take Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet, even if you feel well. If you stop Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Consult your doctor if the symptoms are relieved, he might decrease your dose gradually.

How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

There are reports that suggest that the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important point to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain than to lose increased weight.

Can the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

Yes, Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

No, do not drink alcohol while you are taking Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol can increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet.

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Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet

Introduction of Etilam Fort Tablet

Uses of Etilam Fort Tablet

Benefits of Etilam Fort Tablet

In Depression

Side effects of Etilam Fort Tablet

Common side effects of Etilam Fort

How to use Etilam Fort Tablet

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Etilam Fort Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Etilam Fort Tablet

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

FAQs

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

Are there any important warnings associated with use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

Can the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness?

Can I drink alcohol while taking Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?

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