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

F Tin 40 Tablet Information

F Tin 40 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. F Tin 40 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of F Tin 40 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, F Tin 40 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of F Tin 40 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, F Tin 40 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, F Tin 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the F Tin 40 Tablet related warnings section.

The section on F Tin 40 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, F Tin 40 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that F Tin 40 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

F Tin Benefits & Uses
F Tin Dosage & How to Take
F Tin Side Effects
F Tin Related Warnings
F Tin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about F Tin
F Tin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

F Tin 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

F Tin 40 Tablet 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

F Tin 40 Tablet 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

F Tin 40 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when F Tin 40 Tablet is used -

Moderate

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

Mild

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

F Tin 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of F Tin 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

F Tin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking F Tin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of F Tin 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking F Tin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. F Tin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of F Tin 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

F Tin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of F Tin 40 Tablet on the Liver?

F Tin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of F Tin 40 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of F Tin rarely affect the heart.

Mild

F Tin 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take F Tin 40 Tablet 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 F Tin 40 Tablet

Is this F Tin 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of F Tin 40 Tablet has not been reported.

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

After taking F Tin 40 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as F Tin 40 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take F Tin 40 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

Yes, F Tin 40 Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

F Tin 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and F Tin 40 Tablet

Taking F Tin 40 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and F Tin 40 Tablet

Consuming F Tin 40 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about F Tin 40 Tablet

Question about 6 years ago

How does F Tin work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

F Tin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can F Tin affect one's sex life?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, F Tin 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 almost 6 years ago

Is F Tin a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, F Tin is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I take F Tin?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

F Tin should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.

Question about 6 years ago

What is F Tin?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

F Tin 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. F Tin 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.