Paxil
Formulated to alleviate clinical depression and panic episodes to support psychiatric recovery and target emotional balance.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Paroxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg · 30mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Paxil, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Paxil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Paxil details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Panic Disorder · Social Anxiety Disorder · Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Alternative names
- paroxetine
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- premature ejaculation
- Contraindications
- MAO inhibitor therapy; thioridazine use; pimozide use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; sweating; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Pimozide; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe withdrawal syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate clinical depression and panic episodes to support psychiatric recovery and target emotional balance.
Mechanism of action
Blocks the synaptic reuptake of serotonin at presynaptic membrane sites, increasing central serotonin concentrations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Linked to fetal cardiovascular malformations. Do not use. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Paxil is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Paroxetine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.