Elnafax 37.5 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: March 25th, 2026

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is a product of Quinek Life Sciences

Composition: Venlafaxine (37.5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Elnafax 37.5 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Elnafax 37.5 Tablet

Description:

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. It helps improve mood, reduce nervousness, and improve overall well-being by restoring the balance of certain brain chemicals that affect mood and emotions.

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet should be taken with food. Take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a stable level in your blood. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip doses, and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. However, these side effects are temporary and typically resolve on their own over time. Consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving or engaging in activities that require mental focus until you understand how this medicine affects you. Earlier taking Elnafax 37.5 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, heart, or liver conditions or a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Increaseitionally, notify your doctor if you experience any unusual mood or behavioral changes, worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult before taking this medicine, as it may cause harmful effects on the developing baby.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Elnafax

Nausea
Constipation
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction
Dizziness
Decreased appetite
Erectile dysfunction

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Elnafax 37.5 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Elnafax 37.5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Elnafax 37.5 Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, and eyesight changes such as blurred vision, which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Can Elnafax 37.5 Tablet cause sedation?

Affirmative. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep-inducing medicines before starting Elnafax 37.5 Tablet.

Is Elnafax 37.5 Tablet a psychotropic drug?

Affirmative. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Is Elnafax 37.5 Tablet a narcotic?

No. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep-inducing properties, usually derivatives of opium, like heroin and morphine.

Can I take mirtazapine along with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Can I take Elnafax 37.5 Tablet with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Elnafax 37.5 Tablet both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or use any alternate drug. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

What is the relation between Elnafax 37.5 Tablet and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Elnafax 37.5 Tablet from the brain. Some studies have shown that Elnafax 37.5 Tablet and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Can Elnafax 37.5 Tablet cause high blood pressure?

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Can Elnafax 37.5 Tablet cause constipation?

Affirmative. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is known to cause constipation in some patients. Take a fiber-rich diet and drink plenty of water. You may consider taking laxatives as well. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or manage it. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or gets worse.

Can Elnafax 37.5 Tablet cause weight loss?

Affirmative. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Can Elnafax 37.5 Tablet cause addiction?

No. Elnafax 37.5 Tablet does not have habit-forming potential.

Can I take Elnafax 37.5 Tablet tablet instead of a capsule?

You can take a tablet instead of the capsule but only under consultation or prescription of a doctor. You should not change it yourself as the different formulation of a medication may have a different action as drug release would be different in both. This can lead to an inappropriate treatment and may lead to side effects or even failure of treatment.

Can gabapentin be given along with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet?

Affirmative, gabapentin can be given with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet, but only with a consultation with a doctor. They both, when given together, cause an increase in drowsiness, sleepiness, and decreased concentration at work. Take it with caution.

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet?

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Elnafax 37.5 Tablet in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can nerve pain be treated with Elnafax 37.5 Tablet?

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is not approved for treatment of nerve pain disorders but some researchers have proved its efficacy in nerve pain. It is currently used off-label for nerve pain.

Why does Elnafax 37.5 Tablet cause loss of appetite?

Elnafax 37.5 Tablet is known to cause changes in the neurotransmitters levels and chemicals in the brain which leads to decrease in appetite and this loss of appetite is dose dependent.

What are good alternatives to Elnafax 37.5 Tablet, particularly when a side effect is reduced sex drive?

If you find any side effects like decreased sex drive or impotence, talk to your doctor, and then you can have another drug. Do not stop Elnafax 37.5 Tablet by yourself, it can lead to increased adverse effects.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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