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Milpran 50mg Tablet


Product introduction

Milpran 50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body) and depression. It works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), helping in faster recovery.

Milpran 50mg Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.

Uses of Milpran Tablet

Benefits of Milpran Tablet

In Fibromyalgia

Milpran 50mg 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 Depression

Milpran 50mg 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. Milpran 50mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Milpran 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 Milpran

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Constipation
  • Anxiety
  • Decreased appetite
  • Increased sweating
  • Sexual dysfunction

How to use Milpran 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. Milpran 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Milpran 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Milpran 50mg 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
Milpran 50mg 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
Milpran 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Milpran 50mg Tablet may impair your thinking or reactions and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Milpran 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Milpran 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Milpran 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Milpran 50mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with the severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Milpran 50mg 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 Milpran 50mg 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
Phenylacetamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

Patient concerns

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Hi.I am suffering with lot's of nerves pain only in the right side of the body and also with lot's of dizziness please say me what type of problem do I have. I can't bare it any more.now,I stopped washing cloths.since from 4to5 days
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
cap duzela 20 mg bd , cud be fibromyalgia
What is a medicine for fibromyalgia?
Dr. Vipul Aggarwal
Orthopaedics
none to be specific
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FAQs

Q. Is Milpran 50mg Tablet addictive?

Milpran 50mg Tablet does not cause addiction

Q. Is Milpran 50mg Tablet narcotic?

Milpran 50mg Tablet is not a narcotic

Q. Is Milpran 50mg Tablet a generic or a controlled substance?

Milpran 50mg Tablet is a generic and not a controlled substance

Q. Does Milpran 50mg Tablet cause weight loss?

Milpran 50mg Tablet may cause this side effect. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems during your treatment.

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India

MRP
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Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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