Doxepin other name?

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Doxepin other name?

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Doxepin is the generic (chemical) name of a tricyclic antidepressant. In the marketplace it’s sold under several brand names, which can differ by country and by the formulation (full‑dose vs. low‑dose “sleep” tablet).
Below is a quick reference of the most common ones:

Country/Region	Brand / Trade Name	Typical Dose / Use
United States	Sinequan	25 mg–200 mg tablets; indicated for major depressive disorder and insomnia (in the sleep formulation)
	Silene (low‑dose)	6.25 mg tablets; sold as a “sleep aid” (often called “Silene” or “Sinequan sleep”)
	Doxet	25 mg–50 mg tablets (off‑label in some areas)
	Doxepin 6.25 mg (generic)	Low‑dose sleep formulation
	Sinequan® Sleep	6.25 mg tablets (specifically labeled for insomnia)
Canada	Sinequan	Same indications as the U.S.
United Kingdom / Ireland	Usually sold as generic Doxepin	25 mg–200 mg tablets; no widely used brand name
France	Doxepin (generic)	25 mg–200 mg tablets; some pharmacies may use brand “Doxepin”
Italy	Silene	Low‑dose sleep formulation
India	Silene (generic)	Low‑dose formulation; also “Doxet” in some markets
Japan	Doxet	25 mg–200 mg tablets
Other countries	Various generic brands (often simply “Doxepin” or “Doxepin HCl”)	25 mg–200 mg tablets

Key points to remember

Doxepin is the generic, and most brand names are simply marketing names for the same active ingredient.
The low‑dose (6.25 mg) version is marketed specifically for insomnia and is sold under names like Silene, Sinequan Sleep, or Doxepin 6.25 mg in various markets.
In the U.S., Sinequan is the only FDA‑approved brand name; in other countries the drug is usually sold as a generic.
Always check the specific product label and dosage form, because the same generic name can appear in different strengths or formulations (e.g., full‑dose antidepressant vs. low‑dose sleep aid).

If you have a particular country or formulation in mind, let me know and I can give you the exact brand name used there.

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