Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Paroxetine
Drug Class
Antidepressants
Chemical Class
Phenyl Piperidine
ATC Code
N06AB05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Paraxyl?
depression (major depressive dis...
used to treat depression (major depressive disorder), panic disorder (PD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety (generalized anxi...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenyl Piperidine
Paroxetine (HCl) are the derivatives of Paroxetine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenyl Piperidine. It belongs to Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Paroxetine is 329.37. Its pKa is 9.9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take paroxetine 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
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to paroxetine, or if you are also taking pimozide or thioridazine
Do not use an MAO inhibitor within 14 days before or 14 days after you take paroxetine
A dangerous drug interaction could occur
MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine
After you stop taking paroxetine you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAO inhibitor
Important Warnings
Hepatic or severe renal impairment, achlorhydria, high gastric pH, serotonin syndrome, cardiovascular disease, bleeding disorders, glaucoma, epilepsy (discontinue if new or increased seizures), ECT, diabetes, hyponatraemia, history of mania
discontinue if patient enters a manic phase
History of suicide-related events
monitor for suicidal idea-tion
Withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Arrhythmiasabnormal dreamsraised cholesterolconfusionurinary incontinenceextrapyramidal reactionsorofacial dystoniastinnituswithdrawal reactions. Rare: Depersonalisationneuroleptic malignant syndrome-like eventpanic attacksparadoxical increased anxiety during initial treatment of panic disorder (reduce dose)restless legs syndromehepatic disordershepatitis
Drug Interactions
MAOls
pimozide
linezolid
moclobemide
per-phenazine
risperidone
other antipsychotics
atomoxetine
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,160.1
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 1,160.1
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Paroxetine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 652 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 507.6Rs 50.76/unit
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25mg
Rs 608Rs 60.8/unit
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Rs 1,845.6Rs 61.52/unit
No DRAP alertsC.C.L (PVT) LTD .
Seroxat Cr
25Mg
Rs 955.8Rs 95.58/unit
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25mg
Rs 1,026.9
No DRAP alertsSiam Phamraceutical
Parxet
25mg
Rs 547.75 ceiling
BIO LABS (PVT) LTD.
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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