Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Duloxetine (20mg) + Methylcobalamin (1.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	523

FAQ

What if you forget to take Duxet M Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg, 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.

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg Capsule Reviews

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg is a combination of two medicines used to treat neuropathic pain. It works by protecting the nerve fibres against damage, repairing the damaged nerves. This way it effectively relieves the pain sensation and also elevates the mood.

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, headache, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction, and low sexual desire. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

You should avoid alcohol while taking Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg, as it may worsen certain side effects. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

How Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg Capsule Works

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg Capsule

In Neuropathic pain: Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. It also contains nutritional supplements that are essential for improving nerve conduction.Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Uses of Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg Capsule

Neuropathic pain

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^UNSAFE

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.

Quick Tips

Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
It may ease the pain within a few days but it may take 2-3 weeks before you see maximum benefit.
You might experience low sexual desire after taking Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
Duxet M 20mg/1.5mg is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.