PXL 20 mg Tablets (Paroxetine Hydrochloride)

Generic Name: Paroxetine Hydrochloride (as Paroxetine HCl)
Strength: 20 mg per tablet
Pack Size: 1 × 10’s
Trade Price (T.P): PKR 433.50/-
Maximum Retail Price (M.R.P): PKR 510/-

Description:

PXL 20 mg Tablets contain Paroxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) widely prescribed for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Medical News Today+15Wikipedia+15Doc India+15.
It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps improve mood, reduce anxiety, and stabilize emotional disturbances medbroadcast.com+8WebMD+8Verywell Mind+8.

Key Features:

• Approved for a range of anxiety and mood disorders

• Effective in managing OCD, panic attacks, PTSD, and social phobia

• Well-established efficacy in depression and generalized anxiety disorder

• Taken once daily, with or without food, for ease of use Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Clinic+1Reddit+1Verywell Mind+1medbroadcast.com+1

• Formulated as immediate-release tablets, available in 10, 20, 30, and 40 mg doses Medicines.org.uk+3Healthline+3medbroadcast.com+3

Dosage & Administration:

• Adults: Start with 20 mg once daily in the morning with food

• Maximum dose may be increased gradually by 10 mg/week up to 50–60 mg/day depending on response and condition DrGuide ‣ AI Pharmacist+3Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Clinic+3Medicines.org.uk+3Medicines.org.uk+1DrGuide ‣ AI Pharmacist+1

• Treatment duration: typically 6+ months for depression or anxiety; longer for OCD or PTSD as advised by the physician Medicines.org.uk+1medbroadcast.com+1

• Taper dose gradually when discontinuing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

Precautions:

• Risk of serotonin syndrome, especially when combined with other serotonergic drugs (e.g., MAOIs, triptans, lithium, tramadol) Verywell Mind+1DrGuide ‣ AI Pharmacist+1Verywell Mind+3Doc India+3DrGuide ‣ AI Pharmacist+3

• Avoid use with MAO inhibitors, pimozide, or thioridazine due to serious cardiac and psychiatric risks Medical News Today+3Doc India+3Mayo Clinic+3

• Monitor for suicidal thoughts, especially in those under 25 during early stages of therapy Reddit+2DrGuide ‣ AI Pharmacist+2Wikipedia+2

• May cause dry mouth, gastrointestinal discomfort, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, or headaches WebMD+1Wikipedia+1

• Use with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment; elderly start at low dose (10 mg) Medicines.org.ukHealthline

• May interact with NSAIDs, anticoagulants (increased risk of bleeding); monitor INR if on warfarin Medical News TodayDoc India

Storage:

• Store at 20‑25 °C (68‑77 °F), protected from light and moisture

• Keep the tablet in a cool, dry place; do not refrigerate

• Keep out of reach of children WebMDVerywell Mind

Disclaimer:

This prescription medication must only be used under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist or healthcare professional. The information provided here is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice. Always follow your prescriber’s instructions and monitor for side effects carefully.