Dapox Tablet

Dapox Tablet contains dapoxetine as its active ingredient and is prescribed for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE) in adult men aged 18 to 64 years. PE is characterized by ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation and earlier than desired. Dapox Tablet works by increasing the time to ejaculation and improving control over ejaculation.

Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor about your full medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of Dapox Tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Dapox Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Dapox Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that increases the action of the chemical serotonin in certain areas of the nervous system. This helps to increase the time it takes to ejaculate and improves the control over the ejaculation.

Directions for Use

• Dapox Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Take it as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not chew, cut, or break the medicine.
• Do not consume more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Dapox 30mg Tablets?

Dapox Tablet may cause dizziness, attention disturbances, blurred vision, and fainting. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Dapox 30mg Tablets?

Avoid the consumption of alcohol when taking Dapox Tablet. Effects such as feeling dizzy, sleepy, and having slow reactions may be increased if alcohol is taken with this medicine. It may also increase your risk of injury from fainting or from other side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have not been diagnosed with premature ejaculation.
• You also have another sexual problem such as erectile dysfunction.
• You have a history of dizziness from low blood pressure.
• You use recreational drugs such as ecstasy, LSD, narcotics, or benzodiazepines.
• You drink alcohol.
• You have ever had a mental health problem such as depression, mania, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
• You have epilepsy.
• You have a history of bleeding or blood clotting problems.
• You have kidney problems.
• You have or are at risk of high pressure in the eye (glaucoma).

Contraindications

• You are allergic to dapoxetine or any of the other ingredients of Dapox Tablet.
• You have heart problems, such as heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm.
• You have a history of fainting.
• You have ever had mania or severe depression.
• You have liver problems.
• You are taking medicines for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), thioridazine used for schizophrenia, other medicines for depression, lithium − medicine for bipolar disorder, linezolid − an antibiotic used to treat infections, tryptophan − a medicine to help you sleep, St John’s wort − a herbal medicine used for depression, tramadol − used to treat serious pain, medicines used to treat migraines, medicines for treating fungal infections (ketoconazole, itraconazole), medicines for HIV (ritonavir, saquinavir), antibiotics for treating infection (telithromycin), and nefazodone − an antidepressant. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Dapox Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Dapox Tablet should not be used together with medicines used for treating depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), thioridazine used for schizophrenia, other medicines for depression, lithium − a medicine for bipolar disorder, linezolid − an antibiotic used to treat infections, tryptophan − a medicine to help you sleep, St John’s wort − a herbal medicine used for the treatment of depression, tramadol − used to treat serious pain, and medicines used to treat migraines.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole, medicines for HIV like ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, and atazanavir, antibiotics for treating infections like telithromycin, and nefazodone − an antidepressant.
• Caution should be exercised if you are taking medicines for mental health problems other than depression, non−steroidal anti−inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid, medicines to thin your blood such as warfarin, medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil, medicines used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina) (such as verapamil and diltiazem), or enlarged prostate, medicines for treating fungal infections such as fluconazole, medicines for the treatment of HIV such as amprenavir and fosamprenavir, antibiotics for treating infections such as erythromycin and clarithromycin, and aprepitant − used to treat nausea.

Interactions with food items

Do not drink grapefruit juice within 24 hours before taking Dapox Tablet as this can increase the level of this medicine in your body.

Storage and disposal

• Store Dapox Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Dapox Tablet used for?

Dapox Tablet is used for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE) in adult men aged 18 to 64 years.

Can I take Dapox Tablet with alcohol?

No, alcohol should not be consumed when taking Dapox Tablet. Effects such as feeling dizzy, sleepy, and having slow reactions may be increased if alcohol is taken with this medicine. It may also increase your risk of injury from fainting or from other side effects.