Description
What Fluoxetine is used for :
- Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), panic disorder and depression associated with dipolar disorder.
Do not take Fluoxetine :
- If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.
- If you took within the past 2 weeks a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
- If you are taking the medicines Pimozide or Thioridazine.
Possible side effects :
- Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
How to take Fluoxetine :
- This medicine is intended for adults over 18 years of age.
- Your doctor might prescribe it to children aged 8 years and older if necessary.
- Take as indicated by your doctor.
- For depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, the usual starting dose is 20 mg once daily.
- For bulimia nervosa, the recommended dose is 60 mg once daily.
- In children aged 8 years and older the initial dose is 10 – 20 mg once daily.
How to store Fluoxetine :
- Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
- Protect from light.
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.
- The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.






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