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Dotin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Depression are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Dotin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Dotin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Dotin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Dotin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dotin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Dotin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Dotin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Dotin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Dotin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dotin is used to treat the following -
Main 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
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Is the use of Dotin safe for pregnant women?
Dotin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Dotin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dotin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dotin on the Kidneys?
Dotin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dotin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Dotin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Dotin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dotin on the Heart?
Dotin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Dotin 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 Dotin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dotin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Dotin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dotin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dotin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dotin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Dotin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dotin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Dotin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dotin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dotin with alcohol.
Long-term use of Dotin might cause memory loss (dementia). However, the causal relationship between them is not established although the possibility cannot be denied.
Yes, Dotin may cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still not known. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Dotin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Dotin can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Dotin should not be taken with amitriptyline because taking them together might result in serotonin syndrome (high levels of serotonin in the body) which can cause symptoms such as tremor, sweating, high body temperature, and diarrhoea. Hence, taking amitriptyline with Dotin should be avoided.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)