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How to Take Doxepin and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a capsule and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- Initial: 75 mg/day, up to 300 mg/day in severely depressed patients. Total daily dose is more than 100 mg should be given in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with increased eye pressure, urinary retention and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Doxepin

This medication is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Doxepin

India :

Spectra | Noctaderm | Doxedep (75mg) | Neurocreme | Spectra | Doxure | Spectra | Doxedep (25mg)

International :

Adapin, Silenor

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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