Lexotanil Tablet 3mg

Price of Lexotanil Tablet 3mg

The price of Lexotanil Tablet 3mg in Pakistan is Rs. 618

Lexotanil Tablet Uses

• Prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety
• Helps reduce nervous tension, agitation, and emotional irritability in adults
• Used for short-term management of insomnia linked to anxiety
• Assists with alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as tremors and restlessness
• Recommended for acute stress reactions that interfere with daily functioning

How to use Lexotanil Tablet 3mg?

• Adults: One 3mg tablet, two to three times daily for anxiety; one to two 3mg tablets at bedtime for insomnia, only as directed by a doctor.
• Elderly patients: A lower starting dose is required due to higher sensitivity to the medicine.
• Children under 18: Lexotanil tablet is not recommended for this age group.

Lexotanil Tablet Side Effects

• Drowsiness or excessive sleepiness
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Fatigue and low energy
• Muscle weakness
• Mild difficulty concentrating or short-term memory lapses
• Severe respiratory depression (slowed or labored breathing)
• Unusual mood changes, aggression, or paradoxical worsening of anxiety
• Signs of dependence or withdrawal (tremors, sweating, or seizures after stopping)
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes, indicating possible liver involvement
• Severe loss of coordination or pronounced confusion

Drug Interactions

• Opioid painkillers (such as tramadol or codeine): combined use can cause dangerous breathing suppression.
• Antidepressants and antipsychotics: these increase sedation and may intensify CNS depression.
• Anticonvulsants (such as phenytoin or carbamazepine): combined use raises drowsiness and increases sedation.
• Other benzodiazepines (such as diazepam or clonazepam): combined use significantly raises the risk of overdose.
• Antihistamines: sedation effects are strongly increased when taken alongside Lexotanil.

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, below 30°C
• Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Dispose of unused tablets safely; do not flush them down the drain