Lejam 60 mg Tab

Dapoxetine  60 mg film coated tablets

What Dapoxetine  is used for :

• Dapoxetine  belongs to a group of medicines called ‘selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors’ (SSRIs).
• Dapoxetine  may also be known as a ‘urological’ medicine.
• Dapoxetine  increases the time it takes to ejaculate and can improve the control over the ejaculation

Do not use Dapoxetine  :

• you are allergic to Dapoxetine  or any of the other ingredients of this medicine 
• you have heart problems, such as heart failure or problems with the heart rhythm 
• you have a history of fainting 
• you have ever had mania or severe depression 
• you have moderate or severe liver problems. 

If you are taking: 

• Medicines for depression called ‘monoamine oxidase inhibitors’ (MAOIs) 
• Thioridazine used for schizophrenia 
• Other medicines for depression 
• Lithium
• Linezolid 
• Tryptophan
• St John’s wort
• Tramadol
• Medicines used to treat migraines. 

Warnings and precautions :

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Dapoxetine  if:

• You have not been diagnosed with premature ejaculation
• You also have another sexual problem, such as erectile dysfunction
• You have a history of dizziness from low blood pressure
• You use recreational drugs such as ecstasy, LSD, narcotics or benzodiazepines
• You drink alcohol 
• You have ever had a mental health problem 
• You have epilepsy
• You have a history of bleeding or blood clotting problems
• You have kidney problems
• You have, or are at risk of, high pressure in the eye (glaucoma)

Possible side effects :

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing.
• Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body. 

Other medicines and Dapoxetine :

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Medicines for mental health problems other than depression
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid
• Medicines to thin your blood, such as warfarin
• Certain medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil, as these medicines may lower your blood pressure, possibly upon standing
• Certain medicines used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina) (such as verapamil and diltiazem), or enlarged prostate, as these medicines may also lower your blood pressure, possibly upon standing
• Certain other medicines for fungal infection, such as fluconazole
• Certain other medicines for HIV, such as amprenavir and fosamprenavir
• Certain other antibiotics for treating infection, such as erythromycin and clarithromycin

How to use Dapoxetine : 

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 

• The recommended dose is 30 mg. Your doctor may increase the dose to 60 mg
• Only take the medicine 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity is anticipated

How to store Dapoxetine  :

• This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.