NARDIL Film coated tablet Ref.[8740] Active ingredients: Phenelzine

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2017  Publisher: Kyowa Kirin Limited, Galabank Business Park, Galashiels, TD1 1QH, United Kingdom

Product name and form

Nardil tablets.

Pharmaceutical Form

Film coated tablet.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Phenelzine sulphate BP equivalent to phenelzine base 15mg.

Active Ingredient Description
Phenelzine

Phenelzine is an irreversible non-selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase. Although the exact mechanism of action has not been determined, it appears that the irreversible, nonselective inhibition of MAO by phenelzine relieves depressive symptoms by causing an increase in the levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the neuron. Phenelzine is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Has also been used with some success in the management of bulimia nervosa.

List of Excipients

The tablet cores also contain mannitol, povidone, magnesium stearate and maize starch.

The tablet coating contains hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyvinylacetatephthalate, stearic acid, sunset yellow (E110), titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127) hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (E464) and talc.

Pack sizes and marketing

White, high density polyethylene bottle fitted with a white, high density, polyethylene child resistant, tamper evident cap with expanded polyethylene liner, containing 100 tablets.

Marketing authorization holder

Kyowa Kirin Limited, Galabank Business Park, Galashiels, TD1 1QH, United Kingdom

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PL 16508/0052

July 1999 / April 2001

Drugs

Drug Countries
NARDIL Australia, Canada, Estonia, Netherlands, New Zealand, United States

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