Paro 40 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoria disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.

Paro 40 mg Tablet contains ‘Paroxetine’, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders.

Take Paro 40 mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Paro 40 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and sexual disturbances. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Paro 40 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking Paro 40 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Paro 40 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision. Paro 40 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Paro 40 mg Tablet as it may make your symptoms or side-effects worse. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Paro 40 mg Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Paro 40 mg Tablet is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. Paro 40 mg Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders. Paro 40 mg Tablet has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

Do not take Paro 40 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or have taken them in the last 14 days, or if you are taking antipsychotic medicines such as thioridazine or pimozide. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, diabetes, low sodium levels in blood, glaucoma, or are undergoing treatment for severe depression called electro-convulsive therapy. Do not take Paro 40 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Consult your doctor before taking Paro 40 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Paro 40 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, sleepiness and blurred vision. Paro 40 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Paro 40 mg Tablet as it may make your symptoms or side-effects worse.

• Close monitoring of patients taking Paro 40 mg Tablet for suicidal behaviour is advised. Talk to your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself.