Depival Information

Depival is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression.

The correct dosage of Depival depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Depival as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Depival are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Depival is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Depival's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Depival related warnings section.

Depival can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Depival in conditions like Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Other contraindications of Depival have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Depival may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Depival is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Depival Benefits & Uses
Depival Dosage & How to Take
Depival Side Effects
Depival Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Depival with Other Drugs
Depival Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Depival
Depival Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Depival Benefits & Uses

Depival is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression

Depival Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased up to 150 mg/day as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased up to 50 mg/day as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increased up to 50 mg/day as needed

Depival Related Warnings

Is the use of Depival safe for pregnant women?

Depival can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Depival, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Depival safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Depival. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Depival on the Kidneys?

Depival does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Depival on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Depival on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Depival on the Heart?

Depival has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Depival with Other Drugs

Depival should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Atropine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Depival Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Depival unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Heart Disease
Schizophrenia
Thyroid problems
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Bipolar Disorder

Frequently asked Questions about Depival

Is this Depival habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Depival.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Depival. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Depival should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Depival can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Depival Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Depival

Taking Depival with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Depival

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Depival as it can have severe side effects.

Severe