Actinex 30mg Tablet
Actinex 30mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may be taken with or without food. This medicine should only be taken if you have been diagnosed with premature ejaculation by a doctor. It is usually advised to be taken 1 to 3 hours before anticipated sexual activity. Do not take it more than once in a day. Follow your doctor’s instructions while taking this medicine.
Actinex 30mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
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Actinex 30mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat premature ejaculation in adult men. This medicine increases the time it takes to ejaculate and improve control over ejaculation. This helps to relieve the anxiety or frustration about fast ejaculation.
Actinex 30mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may be taken with or without food. This medicine should only be taken if you have been diagnosed with premature ejaculation by a doctor. It is usually advised to be taken 1 to 3 hours before anticipated sexual activity. Do not take it more than once in a day. Follow your doctor’s instructions while taking this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, indigestion, fatigue, increased sweating, and restlessness. Some people can develop erectile dysfunction with this medicine. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects persist or worry you. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus (eg. working with heavy machinery) until you know how this medicine affects you, as some people can develop dizziness and sleepiness as side effects.
Do not take Actinex 30mg Tablet if you have heart problems (like heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm), or have ever had depression or mania, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, or have had dizziness/fainting (syncope) due to low blood pressure in the past. These may affect your treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Premature ejaculation
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Actinex 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Actinex 30mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the level of serotonin in the nervous system to increase the time taken to ejaculate and improve control over ejaculation.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Actinex 30mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Premature ejaculation
Actinex 30mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This increases the time taken to ejaculate and improves control over ejaculation. This helps reduce any frustration or worry that you may have due to quick ejaculation and improves your confidence. It is usually taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity is anticipated. Do not take this medicine more than once a day.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Restlessness
Indigestion
Increased sweating
Headache
Fatigue
Erectile dysfunction
Dizziness
Vomiting
Tremor
Nausea
Drowsiness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Actinex 30mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actinex 30mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actinex 30mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.This medicine is not indicated in women.
Driving:UNSAFE
Actinex 30mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, have difficulty concentrating and blurred vision while taking this medicine. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:CAUTION
Actinex 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actinex 30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Actinex 30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Actinex 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actinex 30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Actinex 30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
Actinex 30mg Tablet should only be taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity is anticipated.
Do not take this medicine more than once 24 hours or every day.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Actinex 30mg Tablet affects you.
It should be used with caution in patients with history of seizures, depression and other psychiatric disorders.
Actinex 30mg Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction.
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