Milna 50 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Milna 50 Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body) and depression. It works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), helping in faster recovery.

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MRP ₹85

General Information

Contains

Milnacipran (50mg)

Marketer

Boston Pharma

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Milna 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), constipation, anxiety, decreased appetite, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking Milna 50 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Milna Tablet

Benefits of Milna Tablet

Fibromyalgia
Milna 50 Tablet may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will have an impact on your overall quality of life. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Depression
Milna 50 Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Milna 50 Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Milna Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Milna

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Constipation
Anxiety
Decreased appetite
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction

How to use Milna Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Milna 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Milna Tablet works

Milna 50 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain.

Quick tips

It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Milna 50 Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Milna 50 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Milna 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Milna 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Milna 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Milna 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Milna 50 Tablet may impair your thinking or reactions and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Milna 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Milna 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Milna 50 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Milna 50 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with the severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Is Milna 50 Tablet addictive?

Milna 50 Tablet does not cause addiction

Is Milna 50 Tablet narcotic?

Milna 50 Tablet is not a narcotic

Is Milna 50 Tablet a generic or a controlled substance?

Milna 50 Tablet is a generic and not a controlled substance

Does Milna 50 Tablet cause weight loss?

Milna 50 Tablet may cause this side effect. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems during your treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylacetamide Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

References

Stahl SM, editor. Milnacipran. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 435-39.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 921.
Milnacipran. New York, New York: Forest Laboratories, Inc.; 2009 [revised Jan. 2009]. [Accessed 25 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Milnacipran. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

Hi.I am suffering with lot's of nerves pain only in the right side of the body and also with lot's of dizziness please say me what type of problem do I have. I can't bare it any more.now,I stopped washing cloths.since from 4to5 days

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

cap duzela 20 mg bd , cud be fibromyalgia

What is a medicine for fibromyalgia?

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

none to be specific

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Marketer details

Name: Boston Pharma
Address: Karan Nagar,Srinagar,Jammu Kashmir

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

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