Amitriptylline 25mg UK/ Tab

Amitriptyline belongs to a group of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants.

A pack contains 14 tablets.

7.00

Key Product Information

Antidepressant

Oral

Each film-coated tablet contains 25mg of Amitriptyline

Blister Pack

14 tabs

Teva UK LImited

United Kingdom

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Description

AMITRIPTYLINE 25MG TABLET UK

What is amitriptyline tablet?  Amitriptyline belongs to a group of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants. It is used for a variety of conditions as stated below

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Each film-coated tablet contains 25mg of Amitriptyline

INDICATIONS

  • Amitriptyline is indicated for the treatment of;
  • Depression in adults (major depressive episodes)
  • Neuropathic pain in adults
  • Chronic tension type headache prevention in adults
  • Migraine prevention in adults
  • Bed-wetting at night in children aged 6 years and above, only when organic causes, have been ruled out and all other non-drug and drug treatments have produced no response.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not take Amitriptyline Tablets

  • If you are allergic to amitriptyline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
  • if you recently have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction)
  • if you have heart problems such as disturbances in heart rhythm which are seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG), heart block, or coronary artery disease
  • if you are taking medicines known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • if you have taken MAOIs within the last 14 days
  • if you have taken moclobemide the day before
  • if you have a severe liver disease.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Do not chew them

ADDED INFORMATION

Do not change the dose of the medicine or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor first.

For bed-wetting at night in children 6-16 years, Amitriptyline should not be used for longer than 3 months. Your doctor will evaluate if the treatment should be continued after 3 months.

CAUTION

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Amitriptyline may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or use machinery.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tiredness, decreased libido, confusion, difficulty concentrating, nightmares, delusion and headache. Less common ones include allergic reactions, hepatitis, feeling faint when getting up, low sodium level.

STORAGE

Store in a cool dry place below 30°C. protect from light.

Do not use after the expiry date.

Keep out of reach and sight of children

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