It is believed to work by interacting with the brain chemicals norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and dopamine.
Active ingredient:
Each tablet contains 150 mg of bupropion hydrochloride.
Other ingredients:
Tablet core:
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose
Stearic Acid
Magnesium Stearate
Tablet coating:
Ethyl Cellulose
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Titanium Dioxide (E171)
Triethyl Citrate
Methacrylic Acid–Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer
Talc
Bupropion Genericon is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of depression. It is believed to work by interacting with the brain chemicals noradrenaline (norepinephrine) and dopamine.
Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. The following are standard dosing recommendations; however, your doctor may adjust the dose according to your individual needs. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
It may take some time before you begin to feel better. The medicine requires time to achieve its full effect, which may take several weeks or even months. Once your symptoms improve, your doctor may advise you to continue taking Bupropion Genericon to help prevent the recurrence of depression.
The usual recommended dose for adults is one 150 mg tablet once daily.
Your doctor may increase the dose to 300 mg daily if your depression has not improved after several weeks.
Some patients may continue taking 150 mg once daily throughout treatment. Your doctor may recommend this dose if you have liver or kidney problems.
Take Bupropion Genericon in the morning.
Do not take the medicine more than once daily.
Bupropion Genericon is for oral use only.
Swallow the tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, or split the tablets, as this may cause the medicine to be released too quickly, increasing the risk of side effects, including seizures.
The tablets may be taken with or without food.
The tablet is coated with a shell that slowly releases the medicine into the body. You may notice something that looks like a tablet in your stool. This is the empty tablet shell and is a normal finding.
The duration of treatment should be determined by you and your doctor.
It may take several weeks or months before improvement is noticed. Discuss your symptoms with your doctor regularly to determine how long you should continue treatment.
Even after you begin to feel better, your doctor may recommend continuing Bupropion Genericon to reduce the risk of depression returning.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date ("EXP") stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of the indicated month.
This medicinal product does not require any special temperature storage conditions.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture and light.
After first opening: Store at temperatures below 25°C and use within 3 months.
Do not dispose of medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures help protect the environment.
