Brand Name
Novo-Trazodone
Common Name
trazodone
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02144271 | NOVO-TRAZODONE 100MG TABLET |
| 02144298 | NOVO-TRAZODONE 150MG TABLET |
| 02144263 | NOVO-TRAZODONE 50MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Trazodone belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants.
It is used for the treatment of the symptoms of depression. It works
by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with
depression. It may take up to four weeks before the full beneficial effects
of this medication are seen.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the
ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this
with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to
your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms
as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor
has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of trazodone ranges from 150 mg to 300 mg
daily taken in two or three divided doses with a meal or light snack. The
dose is usually started at a low level and increased gradually until the best
dose is found.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as
body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor
has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change
the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be taken on a regular schedule exactly
as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without first
talking with your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as
soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and carry on with your regular schedule. Do not double-up on doses.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
50 mg
Each light orange, round, standard convex, film-coated tablet, engraved with 50 above scoreline on one side and novo on the other side, contains trazodone HCl 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, and sodium starch glycolate. Gluten- and tartrazine-free.
100 mg
Each white, round, standard convex, film-coated tablet, engraved with 100 above scoreline on one side and novo on the other side, contains trazodone HCl 100 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch and sodium starch glycolate. Gluten- and tartrazine-free.
150 mg
Each light orange, rectangular-shaped, flat-faced, bevelled-edged, compressed tablet, engraved novo on one side, and trisected with 50|50|50 including partial bisect on the other side, contains trazodone HCl 150 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinized starch. Gluten- and tartrazine-free.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Trazodone should not be used by anyone with a known or suspected allergy to
the medication or its ingredients.
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