DESCRIPTION

Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain. Therefore, it provides effective relaxation to the brain. Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. Some common side effects of this medicine include headaches, impaired muscle coordination, slurred speech, muscle weakness, altered libido, and depression. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment. Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free can usually be mixed safely with other medicines but some medicines, including antacids and alcohol, do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Short term anxiety Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems. In Treatment of Insomnia Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

USE OF

Treatment of Short term anxiety | Treatment of Insomnia

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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HOW TO USE

Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : UNSAFE – Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. The most common side-effects of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability. – Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free, 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Confusion | Depression | Drowsiness | Fainting | Headache | Muscle coordination impaired | Muscle weakness | Sedation | Slurred speech | Tremors | Visual impairment

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LIVER INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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FAQ

Q. Does Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free have abuse potential?::: Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.| Q. What are the advantages of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?::: As compared to other benzodiazepines, Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectivity of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.| Q. What happens if you stop taking Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free suddenly?::: Stopping Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, fast heart rate and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients may develop seizures, mental disorder (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.| Q. How long does Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free take to work?::: Oral doses of Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours although higher doses can last longer.| Q. Is Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free a muscle relaxant?::: Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.| Q. Is Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free good for sleep?::: Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorder. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).| Q. Is Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free an antidepressant?::: No, Etilax MD 0.25 Tablet Sugar Free is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. But, it may affect patient’s mood.

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