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Zesnil 50mg Capsule


Product introduction

Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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.

Zesnil 50mg Capsule is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.

Uses of Zesnil Capsule

Benefits of Zesnil Capsule

In Fibromyalgia

Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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

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

Side effects of Zesnil Capsule

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 Zesnil

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

How to use Zesnil Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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 Zesnil 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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
Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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
Zesnil 50mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Zesnil 50mg Capsule may impair your thinking or reactions and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zesnil 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zesnil 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zesnil 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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 Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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 Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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 Zesnil 50mg Capsule addictive?

Zesnil 50mg Capsule does not cause addiction

Q. Is Zesnil 50mg Capsule narcotic?

Zesnil 50mg Capsule is not a narcotic

Q. Is Zesnil 50mg Capsule a generic or a controlled substance?

Zesnil 50mg Capsule is a generic and not a controlled substance

Q. Does Zesnil 50mg Capsule cause weight loss?

Zesnil 50mg Capsule 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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  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 921.
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Marketer details

Name: Consern Pharma Limited
Address: Consern Pharma Private Limited, Kuljive Mahajan(Mg. Director), Rural Focal Point, V.P.O. Tibba, Ludhiana - 141120, Punjab, India
Country of origin: India

MRP
120
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 capsules in 1 strip
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