Paroxetine Unicorn 20 mg Tablets

PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 is used to treat a variety of emotional problems.

• Depression Continuing depression that interferes with your ability to function.
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) A condition identified by unwanted, but stubbornly persistent thoughts, and/or unreasonable rituals you feel compelled to repeat.
• Social Phobia A condition characterised by a strong fear of being judged by others, of being embarrassed and marked by shyness or stage fright so intense that it interferes with your work and social life.
• Panic Disorder A crippling emotional problem characterised by sudden attacks of at least four of the following symptoms: rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, numbness, chills or hot flashes, shortness of breath, a feeling of choking, chest pain, nausea or abdominal distress, dizziness or faintness, feelings of unreality or detachment, fear of losing control, or fear of dying.
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder: A disease marked by excessive anxiety and worry that persists for at least 6 months and cannot be easily controlled. True cases of generalised anxiety disorder are accompanied by at least three of the following symptoms: restlessness or an on-edge feeling, a tendency to wear out easily, difficulty concentrating or spells when the mind goes blank, irritability, muscle tension, or sleep disturbance.

Do not take PAROXETINE UNICORN 20:

• if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to paroxetine or any of the other ingredients of PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 (listed in section 6). If you are unsure about this, ask your doctor (see “What PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 contains”).
• If you are taking other medicines for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs, including moclobemide and linezolid), or have taken them at any time within the last two weeks. Your doctor will advise you how you should begin taking PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 once you have stopped taking the MAOI. You should also not start taking MAO inhibitors for two weeks after PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 treatment is terminated.
• PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 should not be used for children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. (see Take special care with PAROXETINE UNICORN 20).
• If you have epilepsy or a history of seizures / fits.
• If you are taking a medicine containing pimozide (to treat a mental disorder), as PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 may cause a serious irregular heart beat which can be fatal when taken in combination with these medicines.
• If you have porphyria (an enzyme disorder with symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, pain in your chest, back or legs, vomiting or a rapid heartbeat).

Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person. Always take PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is one PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 tablet (20 mg paroxetine) once a day in the morning, with food. The tablet should be swallowed and not chewed. Your doctor will advise you on your tablet dose, based on your specific condition. The safety and efficacy of PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 in children under the age of 18 years have not been established. PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 should therefore not be used in the treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. Take your tablets once a day, every day, at about the same time each day.

PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 can have side effects. Not all side effects reported for PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen, or if you experience any untoward effects while taking PAROXETINE UNICORN 20, please consult your healthcare provider for advice. If any of the following happens, stop taking PAROXETINE UNICORN 20 and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing
• Chest pain
• rash or itching

These are all very serious side effects. If you have them, you may have had a serious allergic reaction to PAROXETINE UNICORN 20. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Store all medicines out of reach of children. Store at or below 25 ºC. Protect from light. Do not remove blister from the carton until required for use. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label or carton. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g., toilets).