Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Duloxetine
Drug Class
Neuro
What is Oxcym DR?
Uses
Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the bra...
How It Works
Duloxetine is the derivative of Duloxetine Hydrochloride. It is of Synthetic origin. The Molecular Weight of Duloxetine Hydrochloride is 333.90. It is weakly alkaline drug.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
40 to 60 mg/day — As recommended.
For major depression:
2
Adult · PO
60 mg/day — 24 hourly
For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take duloxetine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
Safety Alerts
Hepatic or severe renal impairment, narrow-angle glaucoma
Important Warnings
Cardiac disease, bleeding disorders, elderly, history of mania or seizures, hypertension (avoid if uncontrolled), raised intra-ocular pressure, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma, hypomania, renal impairment, concomitant use with other antidepressants, elderly, liver transaminase elevations
Side Effects
Abnormal dreamsanorexiaanxietybruxismdecreased appetitediarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessdry mouthdyspepsiafatigueflatulenceheadachehot flushinsomnia
Drug Interactions
Drugs metabolised by CYP2D6 (e.g. flecalnide
vinblastine
carbamazepine
tricyclic antidepressants). Potent CYP1A2 inhibitors/inducers. CNS-`active drugs e.g. diazepam
imipramine
phenytoin
haloperidol
alcohol.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Price Intelligence
Rs 237.51
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 7 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 33.93 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 7Rs 237.51
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Duloxetine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 45 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Dultix DR
20mg
Rs 337.26Rs 24.09/unit
Lowest price per unitSAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
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20mg
Rs 342.02Rs 24.43/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Dulosoft
20mg
Rs 192.85Rs 27.55/unit
No DRAP alertsMCOLSON
Zenbar
20mg
Rs 253.19Rs 36.17/unit
SEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Lyta
20mg
Rs 570.08Rs 40.72/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Dulan
20Mg
Rs 431.3Rs 43.13/unit
HILTON PHARMA
Duprex
20mg
Rs 620.76Rs 44.34/unit
No DRAP alertsC.C.L (PVT) LTD .
Duzalta
20Mg
Rs 314.58Rs 44.94/unit
PHARMEVO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Ambalta
20mg
Rs 517.8Rs 51.78/unit
AMARANT HEALTHCARE
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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