Strattera
Indicated to address cognitive focus to manage hyperactivity and alleviate behavioural distractions.
- Category
- Adhd & Focus
- Active ingredient
- Atomoxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 18mg · 25mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Strattera, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Strattera vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Strattera details
- Alternative names
- atomoxetine
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
- Pharmacological class
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Agent
- Known off-label uses
- narcolepsy
- Contraindications
- narrow-angle glaucoma; pheochromocytoma; concurrent or recent MAO inhibitor use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; decreased appetite; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- dry mouth; erectile dysfunction; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Fluoxetine; Paroxetine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years, adolescents, and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address cognitive focus to manage hyperactivity and alleviate behavioural distractions.
Mechanism of action
Selectively inhibits the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter, increasing extracellular transmitter levels in the prefrontal cortex.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefit exceeds risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Strattera is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Eli Lilly.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Atomoxetine 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.