Duloxetine DR-LUPIN Capsules

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

Duloxetine hydrochloride

Available from:

Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Class:

Medicine Registered

Patient Information leaflet

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DULOXETINE DR –LUPIN CAPSULES 
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CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION 

WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 

This leaflet answers some common questions about Duloxetine
DR-Lupin Capsules. It does not contain 
all the available information. It does not take the place of talking
to your doctor or pharmacist. Always 
follow the instructions that your doctor and pharmacist give you
about the medicine. 

The information in this leaflet was last updated on the date
shown on the final page. More recent 
information on this medicine may be available. Make sure you speak to
your pharmacist or doctor to 
obtain the most up to date information on this medicine. The updated
leaflet may contain important 
information about Duloxetine DR-Lupin Capsules and its use that you
should be aware of. 
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the
risks of you taking Duloxetine-DR 
Lupin Capsules against the benefits they expect it will have for
you. 

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST GIVE
YOU ABOUT DULOXETINE DR–
LUPIN CAPSULES. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, OR ARE UNSURE ABOUT TAKING
THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR 
PHARMACIST FOR MORE ADVICE.  

KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. DO NOT THROW THIS LEAFLET
AWAY. 

You may need to read it again. 

WHAT DULOXETINE DR–LUPIN CAPSULES ARE USED FOR 

Duloxetine DR-Lupin Capsules is used to treat major depressive
disorder (depression), Generalised 
Anxiety Disorder (excessive worry) Duloxetine DR-Lupin
Capsules belongs to a group of medicines 
called Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs). SNRIs
are believed to work by their 
action on serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. Serotonin and
noradrenaline are the chemical 
messengers responsible for controlling the psychological and painful
physical symptoms of depression. 

ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY THIS MEDICINE HAS
BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU.  
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