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 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 over 5 years ago

Is Floatin a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Floatin 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

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 over 5 years ago

Is Floatin associated with weight loss?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floatin can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.

Question over 5 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 over 5 years ago

Can Floatin make you tired?

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

Yes, Floatin 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.