Etizolam (0.5mg)+ Escitalopram Oxalate (10mg)
Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause withdrawal symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, memory impairment, low sexual desire, and delayed ejaculation. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Remember to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts and can be dangerous for you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Etilam Fort
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg 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.
Information regarding the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
During the first few months of treatment, Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some patient, in the first few months of treatment. Patients having mood or behavioral disorders have a high risk of developing suicidal thoughts and actions. You should pay close attention and report your doctor of any such behavior or mood changes. Make sure that you visit the doctor for the scheduled follow-up appointments.
No, you should continue to take Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet, even if you feel well. If you stop Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Consult your doctor if the symptoms are relieved, he might decrease your dose gradually.
There are reports that suggest that the use of Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important point to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain than to lose increased weight.
Yes, Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.
No, do not drink alcohol while you are taking Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol can increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Etilam Fort 0.5mg/10mg Tablet.
