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Flood 20 Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Flood 20 Capsule have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Flood 20 Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flood 20 Capsule as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flood 20 Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Flood 20 Capsule has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flood 20 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Flood 20 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Flood 20 Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flood 20 Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flood 20 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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Is the use of Flood 20 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 20 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 20 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flood on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flood 20 Capsule on the Liver?
Side effects of Flood rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flood 20 Capsule on the Heart?
Flood has very mild side effects on the heart.
Flood 20 Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flood 20 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flood 20 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flood 20 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 20 Capsule can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flood 20 Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Flood 20 Capsule works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flood 20 Capsule
Taking Flood 20 Capsule with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flood 20 Capsule
Consumption of alcohol and Flood 20 Capsule together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Flood 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.
No, Flood 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 Flood strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
Yes, Flood 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.
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.
No, it is not recommended that Flood should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591