Faxtin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Faxtin Benefits & Uses

Faxtin 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

Faxtin 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

Faxtin Related Warnings

Is the use of Faxtin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Faxtin. It is best to stop taking Faxtin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Faxtin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Faxtin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Faxtin on the Kidneys?

Faxtin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Faxtin on the Liver?

Faxtin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Faxtin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Faxtin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Faxtin with Other Drugs

Faxtin 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

Faxtin Contraindications

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

Is this Faxtin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Faxtin.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Faxtin only on doctor's advice.

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

Yes, taking Faxtin can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Faxtin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Faxtin

Taking Faxtin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Faxtin

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Faxtin as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Faxtin

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I take Faxtin?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Faxtin 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 over 5 years ago

Can Faxtin make you tired?

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

Yes, Faxtin 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

What is Faxtin?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Faxtin 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. Faxtin 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

Is Faxtin used for the treatment of anxiety?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Faxtin 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 over 5 years ago

Does Faxtin cause negative thinking?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Faxtin may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.