Floatin 40 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Floatin Benefits & Uses

Floatin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Panic Attack and Disorder
Stress (Read More - Home Remedies for Stress)
Bipolar Disorder
Mania
PMS
Binge Eating Disorder

Floatin 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: Depression 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: Depression 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: Depression 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: PMS 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

Floatin Side Effects

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

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Colitis
Akathisia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Headache
Fatigue
Tremor
Dry Mouth
Flushing
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Drowsiness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Rash

Floatin Related Warnings

Is the use of Floatin safe for pregnant women?

Floatin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Floatin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Floatin safe during breastfeeding?

Floatin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Floatin on the Kidneys?

Floatin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Floatin on the Liver?

Floatin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Floatin on the Heart?

Floatin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Floatin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Warfarin

Alprazolam

Floatin Contraindications

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

Suicidal Tendency
Bipolar Disorder
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Floatin

Is this Floatin habit forming or addictive?

Floatin is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Floatin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Floatin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Floatin only as per medical advice.

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

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

Yes

Floatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floatin

It is safe to take Floatin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Floatin

Consuming Floatin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Floatin

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Floatin used for the treatment of anxiety?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floatin is used for the treatment of anxiety by decreasing the activity in the brain this causes calming of the brain which provides relief to the patient from anxiety.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Floatin?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Floatin 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. Floatin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Floatin on my own?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Floatin on your own as this may cause certain withdrawal symptoms like agitation, irritation, mood changes, and difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is, therefore, suggested that you follow the instructions of your doctor completely and remain compliant to the treatment plan.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Floatin affect one's sex life?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Floatin 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Floatin work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Floatin is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.