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How to Take Duloxetine and it's Dose

Written by - Madhumathi Palaniappan, B.Pharm

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jul 11, 2023

Duloxetine comes as a delayed-release capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. The capsule should not be chewed or crushed.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended oral dose is 40 to 60mg/day, in a single or in two divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Duloxetine is contraindicated in patients who also take mono amino oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) drugs. It should also be avoided by those allergic to the drug, with history of severe liver and kidney failure, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma or epilepsy.

Drug Name : Duloxetine

Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Duloxetine

India :

Duzela (30 mg) | Dulife (30mg) | Nudep | Dulx (60mg) | Deneurone (30 mg) | DXT (40 mg) | Dulot (30mg) | Sympta (60mg) | Dumore (30 mg) | Dultin (60mg)

International :

Cymbalta, Ariclaim, Xeristar, Yentreve, Duzela

Last Updated on Jul 11, 2023

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