Vaxotin CR 25 Tablet is a controlled-release form of Paroxetine 25 mg, an SSRI antidepressant. Doctors use it for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. It slowly raises serotonin in the brain so mood steadies and anxious, repetitive thoughts become easier to manage. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or split it, or the slow release is lost. It often takes two to three weeks before you feel a real change. Keep taking it at the same time each day and do not stop suddenly.
Key Information
Controlled-release SSRI tablet
Contains Paroxetine 25 mg
Used for major depression, OCD, and panic disorder
Release is slow, so the tablet must stay whole
Tablet form (usually a strip of 10)
For oral use
Prescription medicine
Key Ingredient
Paroxetine (25 mg), controlled release
Key Benefits
Helps lift low mood in major depression
Can reduce obsessive thoughts and the urge to repeat actions
May cut how often panic attacks happen and how strong they feel
Steady release supports a more even effect through the day
Taken once daily at a fixed time
Works best when the full course is followed
How Does It Work?
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It stops nerve cells from pulling serotonin back too quickly, so more of this mood messenger stays available between them. Over weeks, that change can ease sadness, panic, and obsessive patterns. The CR coat spreads the dose so it is not dumped all at once.
Directions For Use
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes.
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.
It may be taken with or without food.
Take it at the same time every day.
If sleep is poor, your doctor may ask you to take it in the morning.
Do not change the dose or stop on your own.
If a dose is missed, take it when you remember unless the next dose is close. Do not double it.
Safety Information
Tell your doctor if you have fits, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma.
Do not combine it with MAO inhibitors or other antidepressants unless the doctor has planned the switch.
Avoid alcohol. It can add to drowsiness.
Driving may be unsafe at first if you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should speak to a doctor before use.
Do not stop suddenly. A slow taper over about four weeks is usual.
Contact your doctor at once if mood worsens or thoughts of harming yourself appear.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea or loss of appetite
Dry mouth
Trouble sleeping or feeling sleepy
Dizziness, nervousness, or tremor
Constipation or loose stools
Increased sweating
Lower sexual desire, delayed ejaculation, or erection difficulty
Weakness or yawning (occasional)
FAQs
Q1. What is Vaxotin CR 25 Tablet used for?
Ans. It is prescribed for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. Paroxetine helps improve mood and reduces anxious, repetitive, or panic symptoms over time.
Q2. Why must I swallow the CR tablet whole?
Ans. The coating releases Paroxetine slowly. Chewing or crushing it dumps the dose at once and can increase side effects. Always swallow it whole.
Q3. How soon will I feel better?
Ans. Most people need two to three weeks, sometimes longer, before a clear change. Tell your doctor if there is still no improvement after about four weeks.
Q4. Can I stop once my mood is better?
Ans. No. Stopping suddenly can bring anxiety, dizziness, sleep trouble, and a flu-like feeling. Your doctor will lower the dose slowly, often over about four weeks.
Q5. Does this tablet affect sleep or driving?
Ans. It can cause either insomnia or sleepiness, plus dizziness. Avoid driving until you know how it affects you. Morning dosing may be advised if nights are restless.
Q6. How should Vaxotin CR 25 be stored?
Ans. Keep the strip in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight. Store it out of children’s reach and use it before the expiry date.
