PROZAC 20 MG 28 CAPSULES

Prozac 28 Capsules | 20mg

pharmaceutical form

capsules

Package size/volume

Package containing 28 capsules

active ingredients

Fluoxetine hydrochloride 20 mg

indication

Depression​

Anxiety

Bipolar disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Mechanism of action of the drug

The drug belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which work by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain, thereby relieving depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.

Instructions for use

Always use the product exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

This medication is a prescription drug and must be used according to the doctor's instructions.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

**It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding.**

The doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The doctor will decide whether to use it if the expected benefit is significant.

Possible side effects

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, constipation

Suicidal thoughts at the start of treatment

Anxiety and tension at the start of treatment

*Increased or decreased appetite.

Weight gain or loss

Dry mouth

Loss of libido

Delayed ejaculation in men

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following:

Skin rash

tightness in the chest or throat

Difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking

Swelling in the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat

Contraindications for using the drug

**Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

**It must be used only as prescribed by a doctor if you are taking other antidepressants to avoid serotonin syndrome.

Preservation and storage

• Store at room temperature (20 to 25 degrees Celsius).

Keep this product out of reach of children.

Do not use this product after the expiry date.