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

Flunat Benefits & Uses

Flunat 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

Flunat 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

Flunat Related Warnings

Is the use of Flunat safe for pregnant women?

Flunat may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Flunat, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Flunat safe during breastfeeding?

Flunat 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 Flunat on the Kidneys?

Flunat rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flunat on the Liver?

Flunat is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flunat on the Heart?

Side effects of Flunat rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flunat with Other Drugs

Flunat 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

Flunat Contraindications

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

Is this Flunat habit forming or addictive?

Flunat does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flunat. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flunat is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Flunat can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Flunat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flunat

Taking Flunat with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flunat

Taking alcohol with Flunat can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Flunat

Question over 5 years ago

Can Flunat affect one's sex life?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Flunat 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

Does Flunat cause negative thinking?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Flunat 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Flunat?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Flunat is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Flunat at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Flunat may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Flunat.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Flunat a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Flunat 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 Flunat be taken at night?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, it is not recommended that Flunat 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.