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Dawnex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Dawnex have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Dawnex depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dawnex as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dawnex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Dawnex's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Dawnex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dawnex related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dawnex contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Dawnex have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dawnex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Dawnex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dawnex is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dawnex safe for pregnant women?
Dawnex may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dawnex again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dawnex safe during breastfeeding?
Dawnex should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dawnex on the Kidneys?
Dawnex rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dawnex on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Dawnex on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Dawnex on the Heart?
Dawnex has very mild side effects on the heart.
Dawnex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dawnex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dawnex habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dawnex.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dawnex can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Dawnex is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Dawnex works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dawnex
Taking Dawnex with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dawnex
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Dawnex as it can have severe side effects.
Dawnex should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.
Yes, it is safe to take Dawnex as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like difficulty in falling or staying asleep, anxiety, nervousness, dry mouth, uncontrolled shaking of a body part, difficulty in concentrating, and memory. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Dawnex is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Dawnex at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Dawnex may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Dawnex.
No, Dawnex is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Dawnex strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Yes, Dawnex may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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