Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 10.0 tablet er in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 9th, 2025

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is a product of Torcium Biotech Pvt Ltd

Composition: Venlafaxine (150mg)

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All Details About Vifax 150mg Tablet ER

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Vifax 150mg Tablet ER

Description:

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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.

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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.

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER, 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. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is to be taken with 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 Vifax

Nausea
Constipation
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction
Dizziness
Decreased appetite
Erectile dysfunction

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, confusion, and eyesight changes such as blurred vision, which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause sedation?

Affirmative. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep-inducing medicines before starting Vifax 150mg Tablet ER.

Is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER a psychotropic drug?

Affirmative. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER a narcotic?

No. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER. 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER from the brain. Some studies have shown that Vifax 150mg Tablet ER and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause high blood pressure?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause constipation?

Affirmative. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause weight loss?

Affirmative. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause addiction?

No. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER does not have habit-forming potential.

Can I take Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Affirmative, gabapentin can be given with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER, 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can nerve pain be treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause loss of appetite?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER, 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 Vifax 150mg Tablet ER 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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