Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet
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Product introduction
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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.
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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 Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet, 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.
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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 Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet, 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.
Uses of Duloctus M Tablet
Benefits of Duloctus M Tablet
In Neuropathic pain
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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.
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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.
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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.
Side effects of Duloctus M 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 Duloctus M
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Ejaculation disorder
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sexual desire
How to use Duloctus M 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. Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Duloctus M Tablet works
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet 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
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Duloctus M Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg 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
- Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
- It may ease the pain within a few days but it may take 2-3 weeks before you see maximum benefit.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
- Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- You might experience low sexual desire after taking Duloctus M 20mg/750mcg Tablet, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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