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Floxin Information

Floxin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Floxin have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Floxin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Floxin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Floxin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Floxin's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Floxin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Floxin related warnings section.

The section on Floxin contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Floxin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Floxin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.


Floxin Benefits & Uses

Floxin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Floxin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given continuously or during the luteal phase only

Floxin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Floxin is used -

Moderate

Mild

Floxin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Floxin safe for pregnant women?


    Floxin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Floxin again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Floxin safe during breastfeeding?


    Floxin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Floxin on the Kidneys?


    Floxin rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Floxin on the Liver?


    Floxin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Floxin on the Heart?


    Floxin has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Floxin with Other Drugs

Floxin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Floxin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxin unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Floxin

  • Is this Floxin habit forming or addictive?


    Floxin is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Floxin. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Floxin only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Floxin has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

    Yes

Floxin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Floxin


    Taking Floxin with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Floxin


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Floxin as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591

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