Manerix (Moclobemide)

Description

Manerix (moclobemide) is a medication prescribed to treat depression and social phobia.

Manerix is available in 150 mg and 300 mg film-coated tablets for oral administration.

Directions

Manerix should be taken as prescribed. Your doctor will determine an appropriate dosage and treatment regimen for you. The tablets should be taken at the end of a meal and should be swallowed with water.

Carefully read the medication guide for further usage instructions, including storage information.

Any questions or concerns may be referred to your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

Moclobemide is the active ingredient in Manerix.

Lactose, maize starch, povidone K30, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, ethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol 6000, talc, and titanium dioxide (E171) are the inactive ingredients included. Yellow iron oxide (E172) is also included in the 150 mg tablets.

See the product label or ask your pharmacist for a full list of ingredients.

Contraindications

Manerix should not be given to patients who have any of the following:

• An allergy to any of the ingredients in the medication
• A severe mental problem that causes confusion, contact loss with reality, or loss of ability to clearly think and judge
• A growth on an adrenal gland
• Are taking or have recently stopped taking other medications for depression or anxiety
• Are taking dextromethorphan, pethidine, or selegiline

Cautions

• Before you begin treatment with Manerix, tell your doctor about:
• All the medications you take, including prescription and nonprescription medications
• Your allergies
• Your current health conditions
• Your past medical history
• Your status of pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Manerix is associated with the following warnings and precautions:
• Do not consume large quantities of tyramine-containing foods while taking Manerix, including mature cheese, yeast extract, and fermented soya bean products.
• A potentially increased risk of suicidal thoughts, especially in people who have had past suicidal thoughts or in young adults
• Do not drive, operate machinery, or participate in other potentially hazardous activities until you know the medication affects you.
• Lactose and sodium can be found in Manerix.

Side Effects

Manerix side effects may include but are not limited to sleep problems; headache; dizziness; dry mouth; feeling sick; feeling nervous, anxious, restless, or irritable; tingling or numbness of your feet and hands; low blood pressure; sick; diarrhea; and constipation.

Immediately inform your doctor of any bothersome or persistent side effects you experience while taking Manerix.

Ask your doctor about Manerix.

Reference

1. Manerix. Mylan Products Ltd., United Kingdom; MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Benzstrasse 1, 61352 Bad Homburg, Germany; Mylan Hungary Kft, Mylan utca 1, Koma´rom, 2900, Hungary; Cenexi S.A.S. 52, rue Marcel et Jacques Gaucher, 94120 Fontenay-sous-Bois, France; 2023.

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