Flunil 20 Capsule (Fluoxetine 20mg)

Flunil 20mg Capsule 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by the feeling of sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.

Flunil 20mg Capsule 10’s contains ‘Fluoxetine’ which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression.

Take Flunil 20mg Capsule 10’s as prescribed. You are advised to take Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Flunil 20mg Capsule 10’s on your own as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness.  Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bulimia nervosa (eating disorder)

Flunil 20mg Capsule 10’s belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome). Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s has fewer unwanted effects than other antidepressant drugs. Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s is used in combination with other drugs to treat bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.

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Take Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s with or without food. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to take Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Take Flunil-20 Capsule 10’s exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion