FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S

FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S is an antidepressant drug and belongs to the class of selective serotonin re−uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In adults, this medicine is used to treat major depressive episodes, eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In children and adolescents aged eight years and above, it is used to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder.

Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S. However, FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S can also cause other sleep problems like insomnia (inability to sleep) and abnormal dreams. You must talk to your doctor if you experience sleep problems while taking FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S.

FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S does not cause weight gain, rather it causes weight loss, which is a common side effect seen with its use. Weight loss is usually proportional to baseline body weight. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S.

FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.

Nausea is a very common side effect of FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S.

You should take FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S only for the duration advised by your doctor. You should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.

FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S can be taken with paracetamol. However, when taken together paracetamol can increase the antidepressant effect of FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines as there could be other effects of using the two medicines together.

FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

No, FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S is not addictive in nature. No habit-forming potential has been seen with its use. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding the duration of its use.

There have been some reports showing an increased risk of birth defects affecting the heart in babies when the mother took FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S during the first few months of pregnancy. When taken during the last three months of pregnancy, it may increase the risk of a serious condition in babies, called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). In this condition, the baby breathes faster and appears bluish. These symptoms usually begin during the first 24 hours after the baby is born. So, it is advisable not to use FLUNIL 10 CAPSULE 10'S during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Flunil 10 Capsule 10's contains Fluoxetine 10 MG.

Flunil 10 Capsule 10's is listed at Rs. 30.14 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Flunil 10 Capsule 10's depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Flunil 10 Capsule 10's that is Fluoxetine 10 MG. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Flunil 10 Capsule 10's.

Yes. Flunil 10 Capsule 10's requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Flunil 10 Capsule 10's is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Flunil 10 Capsule 10's is supplied as a capsule and is taken by the oral route.

Whether Flunil 10 Capsule 10's can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Flunil 10 Capsule 10's on your own.

The timing of Flunil 10 Capsule 10's depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Flunil 10 Capsule 10's is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Flunil 10 Capsule 10's in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.