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Brand name: Duloxetine (AN) TM
Active ingredients: duloxetine
What it is used for
Duloxetine is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).,Duloxetine is indicated for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
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- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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Visual appearance
Blue opaque/White opaque, size 3 hard capsule filled with white to off-white pellets and imprinted with X on cap & 02 on body with black ink
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Food interactions
For the active ingredient duloxetine
- Food does not affect maximum levels reached, but delays it (from 6 to 10 hours) and total product exposure appears to be reduced by only 10%.
- People taking this product who drink large amounts of alcohol are exposed to a higher risk of liver toxicity.
- Take without regard to meals.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on February 1, 2019. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Over 65?
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient duloxetine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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