Flunat 10 Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Flunat Benefits & Uses

Flunat 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

Flunat 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

Flunat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flunat 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

Flunat Related Warnings

Is the use of Flunat safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Flunat safe during breastfeeding?

Flunat 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 Flunat on the Kidneys?

Flunat rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flunat on the Liver?

Flunat is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flunat on the Heart?

Side effects of Flunat rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flunat with Other Drugs

Flunat 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

Flunat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flunat 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 Flunat

Is this Flunat habit forming or addictive?

Flunat does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flunat. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flunat is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Flunat can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Flunat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flunat

Taking Flunat with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flunat

Taking alcohol with Flunat can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Flunat

Question about 6 years ago

What is Flunat?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Flunat 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. Flunat 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 Flunat affect one's sex life?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Flunat 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 over 5 years ago

Can Flunat make you tired?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Flunat causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Flunat used for the treatment of anxiety?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flunat 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 almost 6 years ago

Is Flunat habit forming?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Flunat 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 Flunat strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.