Nexito 5 Mg

Nexito 5 mg – Product Description

Brand Name: Nexito 5
Generic Name: Escitalopram
Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Strength: 5 mg
Formulation: Oral Tablet
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Route of Administration: Oral
Packaging: strips of 10 dispersible  tablets per pack.

Product Description & Uses

Nexito 5 mg contains Escitalopram, an antidepressant that works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, helping improve mood and reduce anxiety. It is commonly prescribed for:

✅ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – Helps regulate mood, improving emotional stability.
✅ Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – Reduces excessive worry and nervousness.
✅ Panic Disorder – Helps prevent sudden panic attacks.
✅ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Controls repetitive thoughts and behaviors.
✅ Social Anxiety Disorder – Helps manage fear of social situations.

Dosage & Administration

• Usual Adult Dose: 5 mg once daily, with or without food.

• Taken orally with water, preferably at the same time each day.

• Dosage may be increased based on doctor’s recommendation.

Side Effects & Precautions

⚠ Common Side Effects:
🔹 Nausea, Dizziness, Drowsiness
🔹 Dry Mouth, Increased Sweating
🔹 Weight Changes
🔹 Sleep disturbances (Insomnia or Sleepiness)

⚠ Precautions:
🚫 Avoid alcohol while taking Nexito.
🚫 Use cautiously in liver/kidney disease, epilepsy, or bipolar disorder.
🚫 May increase suicidal thoughts in young adults – monitor mood changes.

⚠ Drug Interactions:
❌ Avoid combining with MAO inhibitors, other SSRIs, or St. John’s Wort (risk of serotonin syndrome).
❌ Use cautiously with blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin).

Storage & Packaging

📦 Nexito 5 mg comes in:

• Blister pack of 10 tablets per strip

• Store at room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture and direct sunlight

Disclaimer

• Nexito 5 mg should only be used under medical supervision.

• Do not self-medicate or stop the medication suddenly without consulting a doctor.

• Side effects and effectiveness may vary from person to person.

• If you experience severe side effects like suicidal thoughts, irregular heartbeat, or seizures, seek immediate medical attention.