Elcit

Composition for Elcit Products

Elcit Products are primarily used for

Depression, Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder

About Elcit Products

Uses of Elcit Products

Escitalopram Oxalate is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder and Panic disorder.

Elcit Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Elcit are Fatigue, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Ejaculation disorder, Abnormal dreams, Anxiety, Diarrhea, Headache, Weight gain, Inflammation of the nose.

How Elcit Products work

Escitalopram Oxalate is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Patient Concerns about Elcit Products

Frequently asked questions about Elcit Products

Frequently asked questions about Escitalopram Oxalate

Q. How long does it take for Elcit 5 Tablet to work?
Usually, it will take about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better, however, full benefits may take a little longer. Therefore, do not stop taking Elcit 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor if taking the medicine does not make you feel better or you feel worse even after taking the medicine.
Q. What are the most common side effects of Elcit 5 Tablet?
The most common side effects of Elcit 5 Tablet are headache and nausea. Other common side effects include blocked or runny nose, decreased or increased appetite, anxiety, restlessness, and abnormal dreams. You may also experience sleepiness or difficulty falling asleep, dizziness, yawning, tremors, diarrhea, or constipation. Other side effects of Elcit 5 Tablet may be vomiting, dry mouth, increased sweating, fatigue, fever, increase in weight, and pain in muscles and joints. Using this medicine may even cause delayed ejaculation, problems with erection, decreased sexual drive and women may experience difficulty in achieving orgasm.
Q. What is Elcit 5 Tablet used for?
Elcit 5 Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders such as social phobia, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Q. Is Elcit 5 Tablet dangerous?
The use of Elcit 5 Tablet in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase their risk of experiencing suicidal tendencies. You should always discuss the risks and benefits of taking Elcit 5 Tablet with your doctor before taking it. Remember that children younger than 12 years of age should not be given Elcit 5 Tablet.
Q. Is Elcit 5 Tablet better taken at night or in the morning?
It is usually recommended to take Elcit 5 Tablet once a day in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.
Q. Can I stop taking Elcit 5 Tablet on my own?
Elcit 5 Tablet should not be stopped abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Though the withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and disappear within 2 weeks, it is not recommended to stop it without consulting your doctor. You should rather consult your doctor who will reduce the dose gradually.
Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms one may experience?
The withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, sleep disturbances like vivid dreams, nightmares and inability to sleep, anxiety, and headaches. You may also get burning sensations and electric shock sensations. Withdrawal symptoms may also include nausea, sweating including night sweats, restlessness or agitation, tremors, confusion, irritability, diarrhea, visual disturbances, and palpitations.
Q. What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Elcit 5 Tablet?
If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Elcit 5 Tablet, seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital or call your doctor immediately. The symptoms of overdose dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.

Products for Elcit

Elcit 5 Tablet
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29
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Elcit 20 Tablet
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MRP
135
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Elcit 10 Tablet
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52
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