AMILIN Plus 12.5mg+5mg Tablet

Amilin Plus 12.5 mg + 5 mg Tablet contains:

• Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 12.5 mg (tricyclic antidepressant)
• Chlordiazepoxide 5 mg (anti-anxiety medicine/benzodiazepine)

Manufactured by Opsonin Pharma Ltd.

Description

This medicine is a combination of an antidepressant and an anti-anxiety medicine. It helps improve mood, reduce anxiety, calm nervousness, and improve sleep.

Uses

It is mainly used for:

• Depression associated with anxiety
• Anxiety with insomnia
• Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder
• Nervous tension and agitation

Sometimes doctors may also prescribe it for psychosomatic disorders or chronic pain associated with anxiety/depression.

Typical Dose

Dose depends on the patient’s condition and doctor’s advice.

Common adult dosing:

• Initial dose: 1–2 tablets daily
• Sometimes 3–4 tablets daily in divided doses
• Often a larger dose is taken at bedtime because it may cause drowsiness

Elderly patients usually need lower doses.

How to Take

• Take with or without food
• Usually taken after meals or at bedtime
• Swallow whole with water
• Do not stop suddenly without doctor advice because withdrawal symptoms can occur

Common Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Weight gain
• Confusion
• Difficulty urinating

Important Warnings

• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine
• May cause sleepiness; avoid driving or operating machinery
• Use carefully in liver disease, seizure disorders, or elderly patients
• Sudden discontinuation may cause withdrawal symptoms
• Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or severe mood changes occur