Par 217 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 16mm — Doxepin

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Imprint	Par / 217
Colour	WHITE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	16
Strength	DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg
Dosage form	Capsule
Manufacturer	Par Pharmaceutical Inc.
NDC	49884-217
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE[DOXEPIN]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "Par 217" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Doxepin

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders," while "short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24"; "Doxepin is not approved for use in pediatric patients." Other key warnings cover monitoring for "clinical worsening, suicidality and unusual changes in behavior," angle-closure glaucoma risk from pupillary dilation, and caution with CYP2D6-inhibiting drugs.

Indicated for "psychoneurotic patients with depression and/or anxiety," depression and/or anxiety "associated with alcoholism," "associated with organic disease," and "psychotic depressive disorders with associated anxiety," targeting symptoms such as "anxiety, tension, depression, somatic symptoms and concerns, sleep disturbances, guilt, lack of energy, fear, apprehension and worry."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "Par 217".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (16) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

Par 217 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 16mm — Doxepin

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