Seroxat 20 mg 30 Tablet

What is Paroxetine hydrochloride and what is used for :

• Paroxetine hydrochloride is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors”.
• It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain; a hormone which is naturally present in the brain and maybe linked to depression and anxiety when deficient.
• It is used for the treatment of adult patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders.
• Anxiety disorders that may be treated with this medication include:
• generalized anxiety disorder (generally feeling extremely nervous and anxious), panic disorder (panic attacks, including agoraphobia; fear of open spaces), obsessive
  compulsive disorder (obsessive, repetitive thoughts with uncontrollable behavior), social anxiety disorder (fear of social situations) and post-traumatic stress disorder (anxiety due to a previous traumatic event).

Do not take Paroxetine hydrochloride :

• If you are allergic to Paroxetine hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
• Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you are taking or have taken during the previous two weeks MAO inhibitors (used to treat depression), like, methylthioninium chloride (methylene blue) and moclobemide.
• Talk to your doctor if this applies to you.
• Your doctor will tell you when you should start taking Paroxetine hydrochloride after stopping the MAO inhibitor.
• If you are taking any of the following antipsychotic medicines; thioridazine or pimozide.

How to store Paroxetine Hydrochloride :

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets
• Store medication below 30°C
• Make sure to keep half tablets safely in the pack (if you are using half tablets).
• Do not use beyond the expiry date mentioned on the box
• Keep medication in its original pack to protect it from moisture and light
• Do not use damaged pills
• Do not dispose medication in the wastewater or household waste