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Appropriate initial antidepressant therapy 2 Globally trusted brand present in over 20 countries, including South Africa 1 XR Bupropion 150 / 300 mg Budep Effective antidepressant with dual effect on noradrenaline and dopamine reuptake 4 Bupropion from Sun Pharma is ranked 6th globally in the bupropion market 3 Globally trusted brand in 9 countries, including Canada and the US 5 S5 DUZELA 30 mg hard gastro-resistant capsules. Each capsule contains 30 mg duloxetine (as hydrochloride). Contains sugar (sucrose: 64,2 mg and mannitol: 6,7 mg). Pharmacological classification: A 1.2 Psychoanaleptics (antidepressants). Reg. No. 48/1.2/0680. S5 DUZELA 60 mg hard gastro-resistant capsules. Each capsule contains 60 mg duloxetine (as hydrochloride). Contains sugar (sucrose: 128,4 mg and mannitol: 13,4 mg). Pharmacological classification: A 1.2 Psychoanaleptics (antidepressants). Reg. No. 48/1.2/0681. Applicant: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, 14 Lautre Road, Stormill, Ext.1, Roodepoort, 1724. Tel: +27 11 495-0100. Fax: +27 12 495-0150 . www.sunpharma.com S5 SERLIFE ® 50 (Film-coated tablets). Reg. No.: 36/1.2/0272. Each film-coated tablet contains sertraline hydrochloride equivalent to sertraline 50 mg. Sugar free. S5 SERLIFE ® 100 (Film-coated tablets). Reg. No.: 36/1.2/0273. Each film-coated tablet contains sertraline hydrochloride equivalent to sertraline 100 mg. Sugar free. Pharmacological classification: A 1.2 Psychoanaleptics (Antidepressants). For full prescribing information, refer to the Professional Information Leaflet approved by the Regulatory Authority. Applicant: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, 14 Lautre Road, Stormill, Ext.1, Roodepoort, 1724. Tel: +27 11 495-0100 . Fax: +27 12 495-0150 . www.sunpharma.com References: 1. Data on file. Serlife global brand in 20 countries. 2. Sakurai H, Uchida H, Kato M, et al. Pharmacological management of depression: Japanese expert consensus. J Affective Disorders 2020;266:626-632. 3. Data on file. Budep global ranking. 4. Fava M, Rush J, Thase ME, et al. 15 years of clinical experience with bupropion HCl: From bupropion to bupropion SR to bupropion XL. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry 2005:7:106-113. 5. Data on file. Duzela global ranking 6. Muneoka K. Pharmacotherapy of major depressive disorder: Focus on duloxetine. Clinical Medicine: Therapeutics 2009;1:1541-1556 7. Duzela 30 mg and 60 mg capsules professional information, 10 November 2020. SNRI – serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor CNS PORTFOLIO A balanced SNRI 6 for the treatment of depression and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain 7 S5 BUDEP XR 150 (Extended Release Tablets). Reg. No.: 48/1.2/0114. Each extended release tablet contains 150 mg bupropion hydrochloride. Contains sugar: lactose monohydrate 4,76 mg per extended release tablet. S5 BUDEP XR 300 (Extended Release Tablets). Reg. No.: 48/1.2/0115. Each extended release tablet contains 300 mg bupropion hydrochloride. Contains sugar: lactose monohydrate 9,73 mg per extended release tablet. Pharmacological classification: A. 1.2. Psycho-analeptics (antidepressants). For full prescribing information, refer to the Professional Information Leaflet approved by the Regulatory Authority. Applicant: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, 14 Lautre Road, Stormill, Ext.1, Roodepoort, 1724. Tel: +27 11 495-0100. Fax: +27 12 495-0150 . www.sunpharma.com