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DULOXETINE delayed-release capsules, for oral use.
Initial U.S. Approval: 2004
Warning: Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults taking antidepressants (5.1)
Monitor for worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (5.1)
Recent Major Changes
Warnings and Precautions (5.4, 5.5) 08/2023
Indications And Usage
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults (1)
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older (1)
Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) in adults (1)
Fibromyalgia (FM) in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older (1)
Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults (1)
Dosage And Administration
Take duloxetine delayed-release capsules once daily, with or without food. Swallow whole; do not crush, or chew, or open capsule (2.1)
Indication
Starting
Dose
Target Dose
Maximum
Dose
Mdd (2.2)
40 mg/day
to 60 mg/day
Acute Treatment: 40 mg/day (20 mg twice daily) to 60 mg/day (once daily or as 30 mg twice daily); Maintenance Treatment: 60 mg/day
120 mg/day
Gad (2.3)
Adults
60 mg/day
60 mg/day (once daily)
120 mg/day
Geriatric
30 mg/day
60 mg/day (once daily)
120 mg/day
Pediatrics (7 years to 17 years of age)
30 mg/day
30 to 60 mg/day (once daily)
120 mg/day
Dpnp (2.4)
60 mg/day
60 mg/day (once daily)
60 mg/day
Fm (2.5)
Adults and Pediatrics (13 years to 17 years of age)
30 mg/day
60 mg/day (once daily)
60 mg/day
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (2.6)
30 mg/day
60 mg/day (once daily)
60 mg/day
Discontinuing duloxetine delayed-release capsules: Gradually reduce dosage to avoid discontinuation symptoms (2.8,5.7)
Dosage Forms And Strengths
Delayed-release capsules 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and 60 mg (3)
Contraindications
Concomitant use of an MAOI antidepressant with duloxetine is contraindicated
Use of duloxetine within 14 days of stopping an MAOI antidepressant is contraindicated
In linezolid-or intravenous methylene blue-treated patients, initiation of duloxetine is contraindicated (4)
Warnings And Precautions
- (5.4, 5.5) 08/2023 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults (1)
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older (1)
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) in adults (1)
- Fibromyalgia (FM) in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older (1)
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Take duloxetine delayed-release capsules once daily, with or without food. Swallow whole; do not crush, or chew, or open capsule (2.1) Indication Starting Dose Target Dose Maximum Dose MDD (2.2) 40 mg/day to 60 mg/day Acute Treatment: 40 mg/day (20 mg twice daily) to 60 mg/day (once daily or as 30 mg twice daily); Maintenance Treatment: 60 mg/day 120 mg/day GAD (2.3) Adults 60 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 120 mg/day Geriatric 30 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 120 mg/day Pediatrics (7 years to 17 years of age) 30 mg/day 30 to 60 mg/day (once daily) 120 mg/day DPNP (2.4) 60 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 60 mg/day FM (2.5) Adults and Pediatrics (13 years to 17 years of age) 30 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 60 mg/day Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (2.6) 30 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 60 mg/day
- Discontinuing duloxetine delayed-release capsules: Gradually reduce dosage to avoid discontinuation symptoms (2.8,5.7) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Delayed-release capsules 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and 60 mg (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS
- (5.4, 5.5) 08/2023 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults (1)
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older (1)
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) in adults (1)
- Fibromyalgia (FM) in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older (1)
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Take duloxetine delayed-release capsules once daily, with or without food. Swallow whole; do not crush, or chew, or open capsule (2.1) Indication Starting Dose Target Dose Maximum Dose MDD (2.2) 40 mg/day to 60 mg/day Acute Treatment: 40 mg/day (20 mg twice daily) to 60 mg/day (once daily or as 30 mg twice daily); Maintenance Treatment: 60 mg/day 120 mg/day GAD (2.3) Adults 60 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 120 mg/day Geriatric 30 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 120 mg/day Pediatrics (7 years to 17 years of age) 30 mg/day 30 to 60 mg/day (once daily) 120 mg/day DPNP (2.4) 60 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 60 mg/day FM (2.5) Adults and Pediatrics (13 years to 17 years of age) 30 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 60 mg/day Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (2.6) 30 mg/day 60 mg/day (once daily) 60 mg/day
- Discontinuing duloxetine delayed-release capsules: Gradually reduce dosage to avoid discontinuation symptoms (2.8,5.7) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Delayed-release capsules 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and 60 mg (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hepatotoxicity: Hepatic failure, sometimes fatal, has been reported. Discontinue duloxetine in patients who develop jaundice or other evidence of clinically significant liver dysfunction and should not be resumed unless another cause can be established. Avoid use in patients with substantial alcohol use or evidence of chronic liver disease (5.2)
Orthostatic Hypotension, Falls and Syncope: Consider dosage reduction or discontinuation if these events occur (5.3)
Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents but also when taken alone. If it occurs, discontinue duloxetine and serotonergic agents (5.4)
Increased Risk of Bleeding: May increase the risk of bleeding events. Concomitant use of antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants may increase this risk (5.5, 7.4,8.1)
Severe Skin Reactions: Severe skin reactions, including erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), can occur; Discontinue at the first appearance of blisters, peeling rash, mucosal erosions, or any other sign of hypersensitivity if no other etiology can be identified. (5.6)
Activation of Mania or Hypomania: Prior to initiating, screen patients for personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania (5.8)
Angle-Closure Glaucoma: Has occurred in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles treated with antidepressants. (5.9)
Seizures: Prescribe with care in patients with a history of seizure disorder (5.10)
Blood Pressure Increases: Monitor blood pressure prior to initiating treatment and periodically throughout treatment (5.11)
Inhibitors of CYP1A2 or Thioridazine: Avoid co-administration with duloxetine (5.12)
Hyponatremia: Can occur in association with SIADH; consider discontinuation (5.13)
Glucose Control in Diabetes: In DPNP patients, increases in fasting blood glucose, and HbA1c have been observed (5.14)
Conditions that Slow Gastric Emptying: Use cautiously in these patients (5.14)
Sexual Dysfunction: Duloxetine may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction (5.16)
Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 5% and at least twice the incidence of placebo-treated patients): (6.1).
Adults: nausea, dry mouth, somnolence, constipation, decreased appetite, and hyperhidrosis
Pediatric Patients: decreased weight, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and diarrhea
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. at 1-855-664-7744 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
Drug Interactions
Potent inhibitors of CYP1A2 should be avoided (7.1).
Potent inhibitors of CYP2D6 may increase duloxetine concentrations (7.2).
Duloxetine is a moderate inhibitor of CYP2D6 (7.9).
Use In Specific Populations
Pregnancy: Third trimester use may increase risk for symptoms of poor adaptation (respiratory distress, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, hypotonia, tremor, irritability) in the neonate (8.1)
Hepatic Impairment: Avoid use in patients with chronic liver disease or cirrhosis (5.14)
Renal Impairment: Avoid use in patients with severe renal impairment, GFR less than 30 mL/minute (5.14)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.
Revised: 8/2025
DailyMed highlights last updated: 2026-06-24 22:11:14









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