Prothiaden Tablet 15's

Dothic 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

Prothiaden Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Prothiaden 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.

Dosulepin/Dothiepin : Dryness in mouth, Increased heart rate, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Weight gain, Difficulty in urination, Constipation

Prothiaden Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dothic 25mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Q. Is Dothic a sedative?
No. Dothic is an antidepressant (TCA) that is used to treat depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder. It can cause drowsiness or sedation as a side effect. Therefore caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery and even when getting out of bed at night.

Q. Is Dothic a muscle relaxant?
No. Dothic is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.

Q. What is the difference between Dothic and amitriptyline?
Dothic is chemically related to Amitriptyline and both are tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medicine. There is overlap in pharmacological property of this medicine.

Q. Is Dothic the same as doxepin?
Dothic and doxepin are different medicines but belong to the similar chemical class. Doxepin, at low doses, can improve sleep in patients with insomnia. It is also available in the topical form for use in various neuro-dermatitis syndrome, especially itching.

Q. How to stop Dothic?
If your doctor asks you to stop Dothic, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Sudden discontinuation may cause aggression, anxiety, blurred vision, concentration impairment, constipation and crying spell.

Q. Is Dothic fatal?
Yes. Dothic can be fatal (can cause death) in overdose. This is due to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect in overdose like hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death. That's why it is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile.

Q. Can Dothic be used along with mirtazapine?
It is better to avoid Dothic with mirtazapine. Mirtazapine, which is used in the treatment of depression, can potentiate the sedative effects of Dothic.

Q. Can Dothic be used with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Dothic both are the antidepressant. Citalopram may increase the high blood level of Dothic. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.

Q. Can Dothic be used with sertraline?
No. Sertraline and Dothic both are the anti-depressant. Sertraline may increase the high blood level of Dothic. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.

Q. Can I take Dothic with diazepam?
It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Dothic may cause sedation as a side effect too. Taking both of them together can increase the drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking diazepam.

Q. Can Dothic be used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia?
No. Dothic is not approved for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head.

Q. Can Dothic be used in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome?
No. Dothic is not approved for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome is a painful condition of mouth that is burning, scalding, tingling or feeling of numbness that may occur every day for months or longer.

Q. Can I take Dothic for depression?
Yes. Dothic is indicated for the treatment of depression. It has a potential advantage in the patient with depression if associated with insomnia and anxiety. It is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile but very useful for severe or treatment-resistant depression.

Q. Can Dothic used to treat IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?
No. Dothic is not approved for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel habits.

Q. Can Dothic be used to treat insomnia with depression?
Yes. Dothic may be used for the treatment of insomnia (too much arousal both at night and during the day) associated with depression. Because it can cause drowsiness or sedation as side effects, it is effective in treating insomnia associated with depression.

Q. Can I use Dothic for fibromyalgia?
Yes. Dothic is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome with tenderness but no structural pathology in muscles, ligamanets or joints.

Q. Can I use Dothic for nerve pain?
Yes. Dothic is indicated for the treatment of nerve pain/neuropathic pain. Chronic pain/Neuropathic pain is described as pain that arises from damage to, or dysfunction of, any part of peripheral or central nervous system. It is associated with the disease which can affect nerves like diabetes mellitus or herpes infections.

Prothiaden Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.