Product introduction
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. It is a combination medicine that calms the brain by relaxing the nerve cells. It also increases the level of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood.
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet can 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 as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as this can cause withdrawal effects like depression and difficulty sleeping.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, confusion, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). This medicine may cause weight loss. In case of losing weight, consult a dietitian for dietary supplements or try to increase your food portion. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects are rare. Remember to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may lead to suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Depik Forte Tablet
Side effects of Depik Forte 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 Depik Forte
- Tiredness
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Increased heart rate
- Constipation
- Difficulty in urination
- Weight gain
- Confusion
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Memory impairment
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Depression
How to use Depik Forte 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. Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Depik Forte Tablet works
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may impair your alertness or cause drowsiness or blurred vision, and this may affect your ability to drive.
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Depik Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet for the treatment of depression.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
- It is also advisable to inform your doctor if you get aggressive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you, and other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
- Do not stop taking Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
- If you have hypertension, monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking Depik Forte 5 mg/25 mg Tablet.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Fact Box
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
Depression,anexity,body. Laziness Depression anxiety,f ear,body laziness
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
Ok since how many months you are suffer from
Depression, anexity less sleep Chasing depression since last almost 9 years. But first depression episode was in 1998 immediately after recovering from maleria
Dr. Kirti Tandel
Psychiatry
Hello Mr. PATIENT is one of the most leading cause of morbidity worldwide. It is more prevalent than what it is thought to be. So I appreciate your fight against depression and may you stay healthy physically and mentally as well. Visit your psychiatrist regularly and have a good compliance with your medicines as well. Take care.
How to overcome mild depression without drugs depression caused by love failure and parents carelessnesa
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
We understand your concernWe are here to helpTherapy (CBT) is way to treat without medicationYou can take help of clinical psychologist or internet for it
o.c.d depression,anxiety,palpitations
Dr. Ravi Shankar M.
Ayurveda
Please take tab Smritisagara rasa 1-0-1 after food for 1 month and kalyanakaGhrita 10 gram twice a day with warm water after food and Saraswatarishta 15 ml twice a day with 15 ml water after food and Tab mansasMitra vati 1-0-1 after food for 1 month.
Depression. Thought of suicide
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
Depression about current situation
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
Sleeplessness Some times depression
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
All can be due to anxiety and depression. This needs psychiatric examination and treatment.
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Address: Aarpik Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., A-81, Corporate House, S. G. Road Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380054, Gujarat, India
