Merital is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Anxiety.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Merital. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Merital include Drowsiness, Dizziness, Bloating or fullness. While these are the most often observed Merital side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Merital go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Merital's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Merital has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Merital related warnings section.

Merital is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Suicidal Tendency are examples of such conditions. The section on Merital contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Merital may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Merital is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.