Fluoxetine Capsules
Designed to support serotonin balance to manage clinical depression and alleviate obsessive-compulsive distress.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Fluoxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Fluoxetine Capsules vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Fluoxetine Capsules details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Obsessive-compulsive Disorder · Panic Disorder · Bulimia Nervosa
- Alternative names
- prozac
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- premature ejaculation
- Contraindications
- concurrent MAO inhibitor use; thioridazine use; pimozide use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anorexia; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24–72 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over eight years, adolescents, and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support serotonin balance to manage clinical depression and alleviate obsessive-compulsive distress.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks presynaptic serotonin reuptake, sustaining neurotransmitter availability within critical mood-regulating synapses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor newborn for withdrawal. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
What you will receive
Fluoxetine Capsules is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Fluoxetine, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.