Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for MERITAL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for MERITAL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB
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Overview
MERITAL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB is a Schedule X drug.MERITAL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB is composed of: AMITRIPTYLINE (12.5 MG), CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (5.0 MG)
This medication is a tricyclic antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It is also prescribed for migraine and nerve pain. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Amitriptyline can cause weight gain and drowsiness. Amitriptyline is not recommended in those with certain heart conditions.
Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety disorders. Chlordiazepoxide may be used short-term to treat anxiety you may have before a surgery. Chlordiazepoxide is also used to treat anxiety or withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism.
Usage
AMITRIPTYLINE is generally used to treat: DepressionCHLORDIAZEPOXIDE is generally used to treat: Anxiety, Alcoholism
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for MERITAL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB and its Constituents
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery, get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.
- Avoid alcohol consumption.
- Patient may develop with involuntary muscle movements; if it so consult with your doctor immediately.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of irregular heartbeat, heart disease, chest pain, liver disease, prostate problems, overactive thyroid, urinary retention, suicidal thoughts, alcohol addiction, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
- It may cause heatstroke, protect from hot weather.
Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur.
Chlordiazepoxide may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. D
Symptoms of Overdosage
AMITRIPTYLINE over-dosage can result in: Irregular Heartbeat, Drowsiness, Confusion, Agitation, Vomit, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), FaintingCHLORDIAZEPOXIDE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion
Common Side-Effects
AMITRIPTYLINE : Tachycardia, Hypotension, Nausea, Vomit, Weakness (generalized), Drowsiness, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Constipation, Body Excessive Sweating, ConfusionCHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation, Eyes Blurred Vision, Head Headache
Serious Side-Effects
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Mood Swings, Slurred Speech, Body Difficulty Walking, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Face Muscle Twitching (painless), Difficulty Sleeping, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Throat Soreness, Fever, Eyes Yellow EyesRare Side-Effects
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE can interfere with: Alcoholism, Glaucoma, Acute Renal Failure, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Seizure, Shock, Psychosis, Depression, Obesity, PorphyriaTechnical Classification
AMITRIPTYLINE is categorized as: TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTSCHLORDIAZEPOXIDE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
Available Alternatives for MERITAL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ACULIP H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 55 for 20 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| ALDEP H TAB | INR 23 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMICHLOR 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 20.33 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMILIFT DX 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 25 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMIPOX H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 15 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMITAR PLUS TAB | INR 23.93 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMITONE PLUS 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 24.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMITRIL PLUS 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 18.1 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMITRYN C 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 30.26 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMIVANE PLUS 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 25.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMIXIDE H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 31.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMIXIDE H TAB | INR 31.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5 MG |
| AMIZE 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 27.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMIZEP H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 19.8 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| AMYPRES C 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 13 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| CHLORTRIP 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 15.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| CHLOTRIP 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 18.9 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| DEPLINE PLUS 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 18.47 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| DTRYP 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 20 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| EMOTRIP 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 19.8 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| KIMITRIP 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 30.8 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| LIBOTRYP 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 75 for 30 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| LIBRAL 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 129.93 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| LIMBITROL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 21 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| LIMBIVAL 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 26.97 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| MERITAL H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 26 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| RELIDEP PLUS H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 16 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| TRILINE PLUS H 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 15.71 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| TRIPOX 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 33.71 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| TRIXIDE 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 27 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| TRUMIT 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 24 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| TYPLIN 12.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 27 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ACULIP 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 72 for 20 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| ACULIP H 12.5MG/10MG TAB | INR 24.66 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 12.5 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| ACULIP TAB | INR 79 for 20 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10 MG |
| ALDEP C TAB | INR 26.93 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMICHLOR DS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 24.02 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMICON FORTE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 44.06 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMICON PLUS 5MG/12.5MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 12.5 MG, AMITRIPTYLINE 5.0 MG |
| AMIPOX 25MG/10MG CAP | INR 19.22 for 10 CAPSULES | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMIPOX 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 15.6 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMITAR FORTE TAB | INR 34.28 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMITONE FORTE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 33.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMITOP PLUS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 37.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMITOP PLUS H TAB | INR 22.07 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| AMITRYN C PLUS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 47.83 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMIVANE FORTE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 27.62 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMIXIDE 10MG TAB | INR 45 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMIXIDE 5MG TAB | INR 30.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5 MG |
| AMIZE FORTE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 33.33 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| AMIZEP 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 28.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| CHLORMIT H TAB | INR 14.28 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| CHLORMIT TAB | INR 15.23 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| CHLORTRIP DS TAB | INR 28.23 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| COREL FORTE TAB | INR 45 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| COREL PLUS TAB | INR 29.62 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| COTRIP FORTE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 15.62 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| DEPLINE FORTE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 18.51 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| DITRYP H TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| DITRYP PLUS TAB | INR 23.07 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| EMOTRIP 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 25.85 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| KIMITRIP DS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 41 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| KIMIXIDE DS TAB | INR 39.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| KIMIXIDE TAB | INR 28 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| LIBOTRYP DS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 118 for 30 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| LIBOTRYP XL 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 63 for 10 TABLET XL | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| LIBRAL KID TAB | INR 56.37 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| LIMBITROL 10MG/25MG TAB | INR 34.2 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| LIMBIVAL FORTE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 37.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| MERITAL TAB | INR 34 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| MITRYP FORTE TAB | INR 13.4 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10 MG |
| RELIDEP PLUS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 22 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| TRIKONOL FORTE 25MG/5MG TAB | INR 29 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| TRIKONOL PLUS 10MG/5MG TAB | INR 23 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 10.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5.0 MG |
| TRIPLEX FORTE TAB | INR 20.8 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| TRIPLEX PLUS TAB | INR 13.95 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| TRIPOX DS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 58.22 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| TRIPTAL PLUS TAB | INR 21 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |
| TRIXIDE 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 27 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| TRIXIDE H 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 18 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| TRYP C TAB | INR 30 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| TRYP CH TAB | INR 24 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| TYPLIN C PLUS 25MG/10MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE 25.0 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 10.0 MG |
| TYPLIN C PLUS TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE , AMITRIPTYLINE |
| TYPLIN TAB | INR 27 for 10 TABLETS | AMITRIPTYLINE , CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE |