Philozac

Composition: Each capsule contains: Fluoxetine (HCL) 10 or 20mg.

Properties: Pharmacological Properties:
Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Philozac^®) has anti-depressant and anti-obsessive compulsive properties through inhibition of central nervous system neuronal uptake of serotonin. Being a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it has less sedative effect than tricyclic anti-depressants.

Pharmacokinetics:
Fluoxetine hydrochloride, Philozac^®, is well absorbed (95%) from the gastro-intestinal tract.  Its bioavailability is not affected by food. It is extensively metabolized in the liver to norfluoxetine, which is an active metabolite, and a number of other unidentified metabolites.

Indications: -    Depression and associated anxiety.
-    Obsessive compulsive disorders with or without concomitant depression.
-    Bulimia nervosa and associated binge-eating and purging activity with or without concomitant depression.

Contra-Indictions: -    Hypersensitivity to the component
-    In combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or within 14 days of discontinuing them

Pregnancy and Lactation:
It is given with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Effects:Fluoxetine hydrochloride, Philozac^®, may cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, diarrhea and changes in appetite.

Dosage & Administration: The daily dose ranges from 5mg-80mg/day with a usual dose of 20mg in the morning. The dose above 20mg/day may be administered once a day or divided to be twice daily or as directed by the physician.

How supplied: Strips of 10 Capsules - 10 or 20mg in packs of 1 strip.

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