Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet
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Introduction of Duotop Tablet
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat neuropathic pain. It works by protecting the nerve fibres against damage, repairing the damaged nerves. This way it effectively relieves the pain sensation and also elevates the mood.
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin).
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin).
Uses of Duotop Tablet
Benefits of Duotop Tablet
In Neuropathic pain
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. It also contains nutritional supplements that are essential for improving nerve conduction.
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Side effects of Duotop Tablet
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
Common side effects of Duotop
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Ejaculation disorder
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sexual desire
How to use Duotop Tablet
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. Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Duotop Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Duotop 20mg/1.5mg 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Duotop Tablet
- Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
- It may ease the pain within a few days but it may take 2-3 weeks before you see maximum benefit.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
- Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- You might experience low sexual desire after taking Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet, talk to your doctor if it troubles you.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
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User feedback
Patients taking Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet
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83%
Twice A Day
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- Gupta JK, Sana QS. Potential Benefits of Methylcobalamin: A Review. Austin J Pharmacol Ther. 2015;3(3):1076. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Duotop 20mg/1.5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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