Prothiaden 75mg tablet

Prothiaden 75 mg is an anti-depressant drug whose active ingredient is dosulepin (dothiepin). This drug is classified as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) because it elevates mood, relieves anxiety, and induces sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.Primary UsesDepression: It treats moderate to severe depressive disorders associated with anxiety or insomnia.Anxiety Disorders: It helps relieve severe anxiety, tension, and nervousness.Pain: It can be prescribed for neuropathic pain managementDosingAdults: Recommended initial dose of this medicine is one tablet of 75 mg per day and may vary depending on the prescription of the doctor up to three tablets daily (225 mg per day).Timing: Usually, doctors recommend taking it once a day in the evening or few hours before going to bed due to sedative action.Method: It should be taken in whole tablet form with water. If chewed, it leaves bitter taste and numbness of tongue.