Duloren 20 Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Description
Duloren 20 tablet is an antidepressant (medicines used to treat depression). Some of the uses of Duloren 20 include depression, generalised anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and pain in the peripheral
nerves, especially in people with diabetes. Fibromyalgia is a condition in which a person has chronic idiopathic generalised musculoskeletal pain. Duloren 20 acts to maintain a chemical balance in the brain, which can help to improve your mood and behaviour. It also helps your mind and nerves relax, thus treating your symptoms. Since the medicine affects certain chemicals in your body, you should take it at a particular time of the day. It is suggested to take Duloren 20 as prescribed by the doctor as it may have side effects. To avoid any potential side effects on health, you should inform your doctor about your pre-existing health conditions. These include any disease related to the heart, kidney, liver, history of convulsions, and alcohol addiction.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹88.88 |
| You Save | ₹12.12 (12% on MRP) |
| Contains | Duloxetine |
| Uses | Depression, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia |
| Side effects | Sleep abnormalities, blurred vision, drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth |
| Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Duloren 20 MG
- Treats symptoms of depression.
- Manages generalised anxiety disorder.
- Helpful in diabetic neuropathic pain.
- Manages chronic musculoskeletal pain.
- Manages chronic low back pain.
- Treats stress incontinence (unintentional loss of urine).
Contraindications of Duloren 20 MG
- If you have severe kidney disease and creatinine clearance is below 30 ml/min.
- If you have high blood pressure levels.
- If you have liver disease.
- If you are hypersensitive or allergic.
- If you are on Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
- If you have a bleeding disorder.
Side effects of Duloren 20 MG
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Sleep irregularities
- Blurred vision
Precautions and Warnings of Duloren 20 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Duloren 20 Tab during pregnancy?
A:
No. It is not recommended to take Duloren 20 tablets during pregnancy. However, there aren't enough studies to prove its effect on the baby. Hence, it should only be taken if it has been prescribed by your doctor. In case of pregnancy during the treatment, you should visit your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Duloren 20 Tab while breastfeeding?
A:
There are not enough studies to prove whether Duloren 20 passes into breast milk or not. It is not advisable to take the medication while breastfeeding. However, you should consult a doctor before taking or stopping the medicine.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Duloren 20 Tab?
A:
Duloren 20 Tab can affect your psychomotor skills and cause blurred vision. It is known to cause drowsiness. Hence, one should avoid operating any machinery or driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Duloren 20 Tab?
A:
It is not advisable to consume alcohol after taking Duloren 20 tablets. It can increase the severity of the side effects like drowsiness, palpitations, and nausea.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You should closely monitor your symptoms. Suicidal thoughts and thoughts related to self-harm has been reported in children, adolescents, and young adults on Duloren 20 Tablet.
- You should be extremely careful if you have a history of liver or renal disease history, as this medicine can have severe side effects.
- You are consuming any allopathic or non-allopathic medication for the same or a different disease condition.
- You are currently pregnant/breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy in the near future.
Mode of Action of Duloren 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Serotonin and norepinephrine are the two most essential chemical messengers in the brain that help to keep the mind calm. Serotonin is responsible for providing satisfaction and improving our feelings. Norepinephrine increases the energy levels in our body.
Duloren 20 acts by increasing both levels by inhibiting their reuptake (reabsorption) by the nerve endings. It also decreases the transmission of pain signals to the brain; hence, it is used to treat neuropathic pain (pain from the nerves)....
Directions for Use of Duloren 20 MG
- Duloren 20 tablets should be taken as per the dose and for the duration prescribed by the doctor. It is advisable to take the Duloren 20 tablets at a particular time of the day to replenish the chemical mediators in the brain. ...
- Don't stop taking the medication abruptly. It can lead to worsening your condition. You shouldn't discontinue taking this medicine even if you start feeling better. You should complete the full course....
- You can take this medicine before or after food. However, taking it with food helps to reduce certain side effects such as nausea and vomiting.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water or as directed by your doctor. It should not be crushed or chewed as this may decrease the efficacy of the medication.
- Do not self medicate.
- Keep your doctor informed at all times about any change, multiple doses, or side effects.
- Do not use substitutes or alternate forms without having consulted your doctor.
Interactions of Duloren 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Anticoagulants like warfarin increase the chances of bleeding.
- Analgesics like tramadol and fentanyl can increase the chances of dizziness, blurred vision, and drowsiness.
- Antidepressants like desipramine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, etc., increase the side effects like drowsiness.
Interactions with food items
- Duloren 20 tablets can be taken with or without food, although taking it with food helps to reduce side effects like nausea and vomiting.
Storage and disposal of Duloren 20 MG
It can be stored at room temperature ( 25°C) and should be kept away from children. Store it according to the package or label's directions. The unused medication must be disposed of with caution. Make sure that this medication is not accessible to kids or pets....
Dosage of Duloren 20 MG
Overdose
Overdose of Duloren 20 can be fatal. Symptoms of overdose include impairment of consciousness, coma, convulsions, and fluctuation in blood pressure levels. You should immediately rush to a nearby emergency room in case of an overdose....
Missed a Dose
Duloren 20 should be taken as soon as possible after missing a dose. However, do not take two doses at once to compensate for the missed dose. Skip the missed dose and continue with your normal schedule if the next dose is near....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr Tuhina Mishra
MBBS
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Duloren 20 Tab addictive?
A: No. Duloren 20 tablets are not addictive. It does not contain any substance that can make a person addicted to it.
Q: Should I stop taking Duloren 20 tablets after feeling better?
A: No. You shouldn't stop taking the medicines even after feeling better. The complete course of the medicine should be completed before stopping it. The medicine should be stopped gradually by decreasing its dosage. Stopping it suddenly can cause worsening of the symptoms. If the medicine is stopped without tapering, one may start feeling anxious, depressed, and experience sleep disturbances.
Q: Can Duloren 20 Tab cure depression and stop suicidal thoughts?
A: Duloren 20 tablets are used to treat depression. However, it has been reported to impact thoughts in children, adolescents, and young adults. Continuous monitoring should be done after starting the medicine. Any abnormalities in mood and behaviour should be immediately reported to the doctor.
Q: How much time do Duloren 20 tablets take to work?
A: Ideally, Duloren 20 tablets take approximately two weeks to improve the symptoms of low mood and low energy levels. However, if the symptoms do not improve after four weeks of regular use, a doctor should be consulted for alternative medicines. Diabetic neuropathic pain may take a longer time to recover. But if symptoms do not improve after eight weeks of use, alternative medicines should be prescribed.
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Product Details
Brand
DULOREN
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/08/2026
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