Dapoxetine is used in the treatment of premature ejaculation.

It should only be used in men aged between 18 and 64 years.

Dapoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the level of serotonin in the nervous system to increase the time taken to ejaculate and improve control over ejaculation.

Major & minor side effects for Dapoxetine

• Dizziness and lightheadedness
• Nervousness and confusion
• Excessive sweating
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Sleeplessness
• Decreased libido
• Blurred vision
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Fast/irregular heart beat
• Increase in blood pressure
• Excessive tiredness
• Dry mouth

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Since this medicine interacts with many other medicines and may cause serious adverse effects.

This medicine should not be used by men who have not been diagnosed clinically with premature ejaculation.  

This medicine should not be used along with alcohol or any other recreational drugs since the risk of serious adverse effects is significantly high.

It is advised to take this medicine only after a proper diagnosis has been made.

Use of this medicine may cause a fall in blood pressure, especially while getting up from a sitting or a lying position, leading to lightheadedness, fainting, and falling.

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from an active bleeding disorder due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a seizure disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's symptoms.

This medicine contains lactose and hence it should not be used by patients suffering from a genetic abnormality making them lactose intolerant.

Use of this medicine may cause recurring episodes of dizziness and fainting.