Pentoxol M Tablet Key Benefits
Effective mood lift: Helps reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, agitation, and apathy.
Dual-action formula: Combines an antipsychotic (Flupenthixol) and a tricyclic antidepressant (Melitracen) for synergistic mental health support.
Supports broader mental health: Useful in managing psychogenic or masked depression, panic attacks, obsessive tendencies, bulimia, and severe premenstrual syndrome (PMDS).
Indications
Pentoxol M is prescribed for:
Depression, including masked or psychosomatic forms
Anxiety disorders, panic attacks
Apathy and depressive neuroses
Obsessive-compulsive disorders, bulimia
Severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Important Information
Ingredients per tablet:
Flupenthixol: 0.5 mg
Melitracen: 10 mg
Dosage: Take as prescribed by a doctor. Do not crush or chew the tablet—swallow it whole with water.
Storage: Keep at room temperature, away from sunlight and children.
Precautions & Warnings
Side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, blurred vision, and weight changes.
Not for use if you have:
Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
Circulatory collapse or low consciousness
History of MAO-inhibitor use in the past 2 weeks
Recent myocardial infarction
Alcohol intoxication or concurrent sedative use
Professional monitoring needed: Especially for the kidney, liver, heart, thyroid, epilepsy, prostatic hypertrophy, or in those with rising NMS risk or blood disorders.
Discontinuation: Must be tapered off under medical supervision to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Pentoxol M Tablet Uses
In English:
Reduces depression, anxiety, and low energy symptoms
Manages panic, obsessive, or psychosomatic conditions
Supports mental clarity during hormonal or emotional fluctuations
In Urdu (استعمال):
ڈپریشن، اضطراب اور بے ہوشی (apathy) کی علامات میں سکون
پینک حملے، جاگیر ہوۓ خیالات یا نفسیاتی علامات میں موافقت
احساساتی یا ہارمونل تغیرات کے دوران ذہنی صحت کو سہارا
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What conditions does Pentoxol M treat?
It treats depression, anxiety, masked/psychosomatic depression, panic disorders, OCD, bulimia, and premenstrual dysphoric symptoms.
Q2. How long before I feel results?
Response varies, but improvement typically appears after several weeks of consistent use.
Q3. Can it cause weight gain or sedation?
Common effects include drowsiness and possible weight change—monitoring advised.
Q4. Is it addictive?
It is not known for addiction, but should be used under a doctor’s supervision with proper tapering.
Q5. Can pregnant or breastfeeding women take it?
Use only if needed and under medical advice due to limited safety data.
Q6. Can I operate machinery while on Pentoxol M?
Avoid doing so until you are sure how it affects your alertness, especially in early treatment.
