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What Is Prozac? Prozac (fluoxetine) is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI) used for treating
Prozac® Capsules: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg; Prozac Weekly® Capsules (delayed-release): 90 mg; Sarafem® Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact
Approval: 1987
Delayed Release Oral Capsule
Generic name: Fluoxetine Delayed-Release Capsules [ floo-OKS-e-teen ] Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Applies to fluoxetine: oral capsule, oral capsule delayed release, oral solution, oral syrup, oral tablet
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20 milligrams (mg) of fluoxetine and 5 mg of olanzapine once a day, taken in the evening
The enteric coating delays the onset of absorption of fluoxetine 1 to 2 hours relative to the immediate–release formulations
As noted earlier, Prozac is available in capsules, delayed-release capsules, tablets, and liquid forms
80 for 4 capsules
PROZAC Weekly capsules, a delayed-release formulation, contain enteric-coated pellets that resist dissolution until reaching a segment of the gastrointestinal tract where the pH exceeds 5
Rarely causes seizures
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Fluoxetine hydrochloride- fluoxetine hydrochloride capsule, delayed release pellets [package insert]
The enteric coating delays the onset of absorption of fluoxetine 1 to 2 hours relative to the immediate-release formulations
The enteric coating delays the onset of absorption of fluoxetine 1 to 2 hours relative to the immediate-release formulations
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight containers, and store at controlled room temperature
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Prozac is available as immediate-release (IR) tablets, capsules, and an oral liquid
Given below is a general overview of the dosing range of Prozac for various indications in adults and children: How to take Fluoxetine Hcl
Missed dose: Every day dose (Prozac® or Sarafem®): If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can
Type of study: Fasting Design: Single-dose, two-way crossover in-vivo Strength: 90 mg Subjects: Healthy males and nonpregnant females, general population Additional comments: Fluoxetine has a long terminal elimination half-life, thus consider It is usually taken once or twice a day, with or without food
Solution, Oral: Generic: 20 mg/5 mL (5 mL, 120 mL) Tablet, Oral: When converting from immediate-release fluoxetine daily dosing, initiate delayed-release fluoxetine (90 mg once weekly) 7 days after the last 20 mg/day dose of immediate-release fluoxetine
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