Fludac 10 MG Capsule

This medication is used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, sudden panic attacks, bulimia (eating disorder) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (symptoms of tension, irritability, and depression before menstruation).

This medication works by increasing the serotonin amount in your body. It is a natural substance present in your brain that helps in maintaining mental balance. Allergic reaction to the medicine, causing difficulty in breathing, rashes, hives, swelling of the face and lips,

• Pain in the eyes or blurry vision
• Palpitations or faster heart rate
• Seizures, tremors, hallucinations or suicidal tendencies
• Unusual bruising or bleeding

This medication can be used in below-mentioned conditions

• Bulimia

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

This medication can cause below-mentioned side effects

• Headache

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Insomnia

• Fatigue

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 12 to 14 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication can be observed in 6 to 8 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. Monitoring of undesired effects like colic, fussiness, and drowsiness is necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Fludac 10 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Nuzac 10 MG Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Prodep 10 MG Capsule

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Noc 10 MG Capsule

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Flunat 10 MG Capsule

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Flood 10 MG Capsule

  K.C Laboratories

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If its almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Overdose instructions

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication belongs to the class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin thus increasing its concentration in the brain and helps in reducing the symptoms.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Tamoxifen, Alcohol, methylthioninium chloride, Mequitazine, Phenytoin, lithium, tramadol, triptans, tryptophan, selegiline, and Cyproheptadine.