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Flood 10 Capsule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Flood 10 Capsule have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flood 10 Capsule. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Flood 10 Capsule have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Flood 10 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Flood 10 Capsule's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flood 10 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Flood 10 Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Flood 10 Capsule may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flood 10 Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flood 10 Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flood 10 Capsule is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flood 10 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Flood can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flood right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flood 10 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Flood should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flood 10 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flood on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flood 10 Capsule on the Liver?
Side effects of Flood rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flood 10 Capsule on the Heart?
Flood has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flood 10 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flood 10 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flood 10 Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flood 10 Capsule can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flood 10 Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Flood 10 Capsule works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flood 10 Capsule
Taking Flood 10 Capsule with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flood 10 Capsule
Consumption of alcohol and Flood 10 Capsule together may have severe effects on your health.
Flood 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.
Flood 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.
Flood 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. Flood 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.
Yes, Flood 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.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Flood 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience