Fludac 20 MG Capsule

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

The medication can improve your sleep, mood, appetite as well as the energy level. It belongs to the drug group known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The capsule works by increasing the serotonin amount in your body for maintaining mental balance.

Patients can suffer from mild side effects like nervousness, nausea, dry mouth, weakness, drowsiness and decreased sexual performance while taking this medicine. You can consult your doctor if they refuse to go away after some time.

• Bulimia

• Depression

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

• Panic Disorder

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

• Allergy

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

• Skin Rash

• Restlessness

• Fever Or Chills

• Muscle Or Joint Pain

• Anxiety

• Increased Sweating

• Dry Mouth

• Decreased Appetite

• Abnormal Dreams

• Frequent Urination

• Changes In Vision

• Convulsions

• How long is the duration of effect?

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

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 6 to 8 hours after administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not suggested for use during pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Fludac 20 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Flunil 20 MG Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Dawnex 20 MG Capsule

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Normatine 20 MG Capsule

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Trizac 20 MG Capsule

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Fluxater 20 MG Capsule

  Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Overdose instructions

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

The 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 Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Alcohol consumption is not suggested during treatment with this medicine since side effects such as difficulty concentrating and dizziness are associated with it.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medicine should not be used in combination with tramadol, diuretics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.