Dapocare 60 mg

• Helps delay ejaculation

• Improves control over ejaculation

• Supports longer-lasting sexual activity

• Reduces distress associated with premature ejaculation

• May improve confidence during intimacy

• Can support greater sexual satisfaction

• Taken only when required

• Does not require routine daily use

Results differ between individuals. The medicine works best when premature ejaculation has been properly assessed and the 60 mg strength has been selected based on the person’s response and tolerability.

Ejaculation is partly controlled by serotonin, a chemical messenger in the nervous system. Dapoxetine temporarily slows the reabsorption of serotonin, allowing it to remain active between nerve cells for longer.

This increased serotonin activity delays the ejaculatory reflex. As a result, the medicine can increase the time before ejaculation and improve control during sexual activity.

Dapoxetine does not directly increase blood flow to the penis. Therefore, it should not be treated as an erectile dysfunction medicine, and sexual stimulation is still required for a normal erection.

Dapocare 60 mg is an on-demand medicine. When this strength has been prescribed, take one tablet approximately one to three hours before planned sexual activity.

Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it after a heavy meal may delay absorption in some people.

Do not take more than one tablet within 24 hours, and do not use Dapocare as a daily medicine. The 60 mg tablet represents the maximum established on-demand dose of dapoxetine and should not be repeated if the first dose appears less effective than expected.

Dapoxetine treatment generally begins at a lower strength. The 60 mg dose is selected when the lower dose has not provided enough benefit and has not caused significant side effects or warning signs of fainting. Do not divide, repeat or increase the dose without medical instructions.

Drink enough water before taking the tablet and avoid alcohol. If dizziness, weakness, nausea or light-headedness develops, sit or lie down immediately until the symptoms pass.

Common Side Effects: Dapocare may cause nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, difficulty sleeping, tiredness, dry mouth, increased sweating, anxiety, blurred vision or stomach discomfort. These effects are often temporary. Avoid driving or operating machinery if the medicine makes you feel dizzy, sleepy or unable to concentrate.

Serious Side Effects: Stop taking the medicine and obtain medical assistance if you faint, have a seizure, experience a fast or irregular heartbeat, or develop severe mood or behaviour changes. Urgent help is also needed for facial swelling, breathing difficulty or symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as agitation, confusion, fever, heavy sweating, tremor, muscle stiffness or a rapid heartbeat.

Dapocare 60 mg is not suitable for everyone. Avoid taking it in the following situations:

• Allergy to dapoxetine

• Men younger than 18 years

• Men aged 65 years or older

• Women

• Significant heart disease

• Heart failure or rhythm problems

• Previous fainting episodes

• Moderate or severe liver disease

• Severe kidney disease

• History of mania or severe depression

• Uncontrolled epilepsy

• Low blood pressure on standing

• Current use of MAO inhibitors

• Current use of other antidepressants

• Current use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

A medical assessment is particularly important for men with bleeding disorders, kidney problems, glaucoma, seizures, mood disorders or a history of dizziness when standing.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements and recreational substances you use.

Important interactions include:

• MAO inhibitors

• SSRIs, SNRIs and tricyclic antidepressants

• Thioridazine

• Tramadol

• Lithium

• Linezolid

• Migraine medicines called triptans

• St John’s wort

• Ketoconazole and Itraconazole

• Ritonavir and other protease inhibitors

• Sildenafil, tadalafil and other ED medicines

• Alpha-blockers

• Warfarin and other blood thinners

• Alcohol and recreational drugs

Combining dapoxetine with other medicines that raise serotonin can cause serotonin syndrome. Alcohol can increase dizziness, poor judgement, low blood pressure and the risk of fainting.

Do not combine Dapocare with another premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction medicine unless the combination has been specifically assessed and approved by a healthcare professional.

• Keep Dapocare in its original blister packaging.

• Store it in a cool and dry place.

• Protect the tablets from moisture and direct sunlight.

• Keep them away from excessive heat.

• Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.

• Do not use damaged or discoloured tablets.

• Do not use the medicine after its expiry date.

• Do not flush unused tablets down a toilet.

• Follow local pharmacy guidance for safe disposal.