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Fluron, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Fluron have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Fluron depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Fluron have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Fluron are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Fluron's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Fluron's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fluron contraindications section.
Additionally, Fluron may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fluron is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fluron is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluron is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fluron safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Fluron. It is best to stop taking Fluron immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fluron safe during breastfeeding?
Fluron may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fluron on the Kidneys?
Fluron rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluron on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Fluron on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Fluron on the Heart?
Side effects of Fluron rarely affect the heart.
Fluron should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluron habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fluron has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fluron you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Fluron should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Fluron has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fluron
Taking Fluron with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluron
Taking alcohol with Fluron can be dangerous.
No, Fluron is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Fluron strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Yes, Fluron may affect one's sex life by decreasing one's libido. However, if you experience sex life is affected after medicine then inform your doctor immediately they might change your medication or altered the dose.
Yes, Fluron may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
Fluron is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Fluron at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Fluron may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Fluron.
Fluron is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Fluron is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
