Mdet 10mg Tablet SR
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR is a medicine used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It helps to improve attention span, concentration and reduces impulsive behavior.
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), abdominal pain, and nervousness. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking Mdet 10mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), abdominal pain, and nervousness. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking Mdet 10mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Uses of Mdet Tablet SR
Side effects of Mdet Tablet SR
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 Mdet
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Abdominal pain
- Nervousness
How to use Mdet Tablet SR
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. Mdet 10mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mdet Tablet SR works
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR is a CNS stimulant. It works by improving the activity of certain parts of the brain by increasing the levels of certain chemicals (norepinephrine and dopamine).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR 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
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR 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
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy, have problems focussing or have blurred vision when taking Mdet 10mg Tablet SR. This may affect your driving ability.
You may feel dizzy, have problems focussing or have blurred vision when taking Mdet 10mg Tablet SR. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mdet 10mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mdet 10mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mdet Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Mdet 10mg Tablet SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR
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Quick tips
- It has high habit-forming potential. Do not take more than prescribed.
- Take it early in the morning to prevent insomnia later that night.
- Mdet 10mg Tablet SR may raise your blood pressure and pulse. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Mdet 10mg Tablet SR can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It can cause a loss of appetite, which can slow growth rate, especially in children. Monitor your child’s height and weight regularly while taking this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aralkylamine Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Centrally Acting Sympathomimetics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Mdet with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure.
Do not consume Selegiline with Methylphenidate. If Selegiline is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks after dis
Concurrent use may cause a severe or fatal increase in blood pressure.
Do not consume Moclobemide with Methylphenidate. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 wee
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood pressure.
Do not consume Methylphenidate during treatment with and for up to 14 days after stopping Linezolid.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood pressure.
Do not consume Methylphenidate during treatment with and for up to 14 days after stopping Linezolid.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Mdet 10mg Tablet SR a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ opiate/ amphetamine?
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR is central nervous system stimulant drug that is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It is not monoamine oxidase inhibitor or an opiate. It is similar in function to amphetamine, but milder in nature
Does Mdet 10mg Tablet SR keep you awake or help you focus?
Yes, Mdet 10mg Tablet SR increases wakefulness, vigilance and attention span
Does Mdet 10mg Tablet SR make you high?
Mdet 10mg Tablet SR has the ability to alter mood and feelings such that the effects are perceived by some as pleasant or ‘high'. Mdet 10mg Tablet SR belongs to a sub schedule X consisting psychotropic and habit forming substances. It is available strictly as per the prescription and should always be used as advised by doctor
Does Mdet 10mg Tablet SR expire/ go bad?
Like all other medicines, Mdet 10mg Tablet SR expires.The expiry date is mentioned on the pill-box or strip. Mdet 10mg Tablet SR should not be used beyond this date of expiry.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 899-900.
Marketer details
Name: Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Address: 14-B Dover Lane, Kolkata - 700029, WB, India.
Country of origin: India
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