D Fax 50 Mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
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Description
D Fax Tablet is a prescription medicine that mainly aids in the treatment of major depressive disorder. It is composed of a single active ingredient: desvenlafaxine. It is an antidepressant medicine.
It increases certain chemical messengers in the brain, which helps manage the symptoms of depression and elevates mood. Major depressive disorder or clinical depression is a type of mood disorder. It causes intense sadness, loneliness, and loss of interest in life. D Fax Tablet helps lower these symptoms, which can improve quality of life. This medicine can have some side effects like drowsiness, loss of appetite, sexual dysfunction, etc. Consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms for a long duration. Do not stop taking D Fax Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms, like sweating, tremors, dizziness, irritability, etc. The dose of this tablet should be monitored because it can cause self-harming tendencies and suicidal thoughts when used for a long time. It should not be given to children without consulting a doctor due to the increased risk of suicidal tendencies.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹249.00 |
| You Save | ₹33.95 (12% on MRP) |
| Contains | Desvenlafaxine |
| Uses | Major depressive disorder. |
| Side effects | Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, drowsiness, blurred vision, headache, fatigue, balance-problems, slight tremor, anxiety, changes in blood pressure, confusion, agitation, sleep disturbances, mental status changes, changes in heart rate, delirium, seizures, and coma. |
| Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of D Fax 50 MG
- As per CDSCO, D fax tablets are used in,
- Treatment of major depressive disorder.
Contraindications of D Fax 50 MG
If you are allergic to the components of D Fax Tablet.
If you are already using other antidepressant medications.
If you have been diagnosed with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a rare reaction caused by antipsychotic meds).
If you have bipolar disorder, this medicine can increase agitation and aggression.
If you have low sodium levels in the blood.
If you have a urinary tract problem, heart disease, or bleeding disorder, the dose of this medicine should be carefully monitored.
If you are below 18 years of age....
Side effects of D Fax 50 MG
- Decreased appetite
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dilated pupils
- Inability to stay still
- Vomiting
- Sexual dysfunction
- Suicidal thoughts
Precautions and Warnings of D Fax 50 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take the D Fax Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
No, do not take D Fax Tablet without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant. It can be unsafe to use in pregnancy. Even though there are limited human studies, some animal studies have shown harmful effects on developing unborn babies. Please consult your doctor first before taking D Fax medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take the D Fax Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
No, you should first consult your doctor before taking the D Fax Tablet. It can be unsafe during breastfeeding. The medicine may pass into the milk and to your baby. Consult your doctor before taking D Fax Tablet.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken the D Fax Tablet?
A:
Driving is not advisable after taking the D Fax Tablet. It can cause side effects like drowsiness, lightheadedness, and blurred vision that can affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the D Fax Tablet?
A:
No, avoid consuming alcohol with D Fax Tablet. It can interfere with the function of these tablets and cause increased side effects.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have suicidal thoughts or self-harming tendencies after taking D Fax Tablet.
- You are an elderly person over 65 years, the dose of this medicine should be carefully monitored to prevent serious side effects.
- You notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as this medicine can increase the risk of bleeding.
- You are using any ayurvedic or herbal medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor first to avoid any interactions as some of them can cause serious side effects.
- You want to discontinue D Fax Tablet suddenly. Do not stop this medicine abruptly as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like tremors, excessive sweating, vomiting, irritation, etc.
- You experience any changes in sexual functioning, as this medicine may lower your sexual desire and cause sexual dysfunction.
- You are prone to bone fractures. This tablet can lower bone density.
Mode of Action of D Fax 50 MG
How Does It Work?
D Fax Tablet contains desvenlafaxine as its active ingredient. It is an antidepressant medicine. It works by blocking specific receptors and reducing the reuptake of chemical substances: serotonin and noradrenaline(chemical messengers). It increases their levels and activity in the body. These substances are responsible for maintaining a balanced mood....
Directions for Use of D Fax 50 MG
- Take the D Fax Tablet exactly as directed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed the prescribed dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- You can take this with or without consuming food.
- Do not break or chew it.
- Try to this tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not take D Fax with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not take this if the package has been already opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking D Fax medication, as it can have adverse effects.
Interactions of D Fax 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- If you use blood thinners and antiplatelet medicines, D Fax Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding or bruising.
- Do not take this medicine If you are using different antidepressants like linezolid, methylene blue, etc., as it can cause severe reactions, which can be fatal at times.
- If you are taking medicines that increase serotonin-like St John’s wort or antidepressants like fluoxetine, they can cause serotonin toxicity, which results in life-threatening adverse effects.
- Do not take D Fax Tablet if you are using opioid pain relievers, cough medicine, sleeping pills, or antihistamines (allergy medicine) like cetirizine, as it can cause excessive drowsiness.
- If you are on medication for blood pressure, consult your doctor to prevent unwanted effects.
Interactions with food items
- D Fax Tablet does not have any known interactions with food. You can take D fax medicine before or after consuming food.
Storage and disposal of D Fax 50 MG
Store D Fax Tablet in dry conditions.
Keep this away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humid conditions.
Dispose of the packaging carefully after use.
Do not use D Fax away if the package has been already opened.
Check the expiration date before taking this tablet.
Do not use these tablets if it's past the expiration date.
Keep D Fax Tablet away from children and pets....
Dosage of D Fax 50 MG
Overdose
- The D Fax Tablet overdose can cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, drowsiness, slight tremor, anxiety, changes in blood pressure, confusion, agitation, sleep disturbances. Large overdoses can also produce mental status changes, changes in heart rate, delirium, seizures, and coma. If you overdose on D Fax medicine and experience any of these symptoms, immediately seek emergency medical treatment from a hospital nearby....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of the D Fax Tablet, take it as soon as possible. If it's already time to take the next dose of this tablet, then skip the missed dose and take the next one. Do not take both doses together as it can cause an overdose. Talk to your doctor if you have any confusion about the dosage....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is D Fax Tablet a habit-forming medicine?
A: When used in prescribed doses, D Fax Tablet is not a habit-forming medicine. Do not change the dose and stop it suddenly without notifying your doctor, as it can cause side effects and worsen your condition.
Q: How much dosage of D Fax Tablet and how long should I take this medicine to see the effects?
- The amount and the duration it takes for the D Fax Tablet to show the effects on managing depression is not clinically established. It may vary from person to person. Do not change the dose yourself if you do not notice any change. Please consult your doctor....
References
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- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Jan 22]. Available from:
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Product Details
Brand
D FAX
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/03/2026
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