Fluxil-20 Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Fluoxetine HCl

Indications/Uses

Depressive illness symptoms w/ or w/o associated anxiety symptoms especially where sedation is not required. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Reduction of binge-eating & purging activity in bulimia nervosa.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & elderly Max: 80 mg/day. Depression 20 mg/day. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 20-60 mg/day. Bulimia nervosa 60 mg/day. Hepatic impairment Consider a lower or less frequent dose (eg, 20 mg every 2nd day).

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients taking MAOIs.

MIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N06AB03 - fluoxetine ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fluxil-20 cap 20 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Fluxil-20

fluoxetine

Manufacturer:

Delorbis