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Delicita is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Delicita depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Delicita is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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 Delicita safe for pregnant women?
Delicita can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Delicita right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Delicita safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Delicita. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Delicita on the Kidneys?
Delicita rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Delicita on the Liver?
Delicita may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Delicita on the Heart?
Delicita is rarely harmful for the heart.
Delicita 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 Delicita unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Delicita habit forming or addictive?
Delicita is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Delicita can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Delicita only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Delicita works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Delicita
Taking Delicita with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Delicita
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Delicita as it can have severe side effects.
Patients who are suffering from major depressive disorder may experience a change in behaviour, suicidal and self-inflicting thought whether they are taking Delicita or not and this risk may remain till significant remission of depression. If you are experiencing mood fluctuations, life-threatening, distorted thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Delicita can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Delicita along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended doses.
Yes, Delicita is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses these are dry mouth, dizziness, and headache. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Delicita is used in the treatment of anxiety. It has been found to be very effective in reducing anxiety in the patients.
No, Delicita is not an antipsychotic drug. It contains escitalopram which belongs to the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for the treatment of depression (major depressive disorder) and anxiety (generalized anxiety disorder). It is also used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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