Medicine detail

Fluoxetine hcl

Used for: Fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of: Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.1)] . Acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.2)] . Acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe Bulimia Nervosa [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.3)].

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of: Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.1)] . Acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.2)] . Acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe Bulimia Nervosa [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.3)].

Active Ingredient

FLUOXETINE HCL

Chemical Name

FLUOXETINE HCL

Common Brands

Fluoxetine HCL

Generic / Alternate Names

FLUOXETINE HCL

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