MADALIN 10mg Tablet 30s

MADALIN 10mg Tablet 30s works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for MADALIN 10mg Tablet 30s

• Nervousness
• Difficulty in falling or staying asleep
• Dizziness and Drowsiness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Uncontrolled muscle movements
• Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet
• Fast/irregular heart beat
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Excessive tiredness
• Slurred speech rare
• Blurred vision
• Frequent, painful erections rare
• Skin Rash rare
• Blistering and peeling of skin rare
• Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue rare
• Blood in urine and stools
• Unusual bleeding or bruising rare

Uses of MADALIN 10mg Tablet 30s

What is it prescribed for?

• Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)

  This medicine is used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder in children and adults. This medicine may improve focus and decrease impulsivity and hyperactive behavior. It should only be used for children above 6 years of age and for adults up to 65 years of age.

• Narcolepsy

  This medicine is used for the treatment of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

When not to use?

• Other medicines

  This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

• Use in the elderly

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients aged above 65 since the risk of adverse events is significantly high.

• Use in children

  This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

• Heart diseases

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with active heart diseases or patients with a history of heart diseases since the risk of adverse effects or worsening of the patient's condition is significantly high. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Psychiatric disorders

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an active psychiatric disorder or patients with a history of psychiatric disorders, especially in children and adolescents. Use should be discontinued if new symptoms appear or old symptoms are worsened.

• Seizure disorders

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an active seizure disorder or patients with a history of seizure disorders since the risk of worsening of the patient's condition is significantly high. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Growth suppression

  Use of this medicine may slow growth in children. It is advised to regularly monitor your child's height and weight while this medicine is being taken. Use should be discontinued if the child is not gaining height or weight.

• Digestive tract disorders

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with obstructive disorders of the digestive tract. Use should be discontinued if symptoms worsen. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Abuse and dependence

  This medicine has a high potential for abuse and dependence and hence should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of drug or substance abuse.

• Surgeries

  Report the use of this medicine to the doctor prior to surgery. Use of this medicine should be stopped a day before the planned surgery since it may interact with the anesthetics given, causing a sudden rise in the blood pressure levels.

• Driving or operating machinery

  Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Do not change the initial formulation prescribed without consulting your doctor. Report any adverse effects experienced to the doctor on priority. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• To be taken before food
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Causes sleepiness

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