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Lauxine Benefits & Uses

Lauxine 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

Lauxine 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

Lauxine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lauxine safe for pregnant women?

Lauxine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lauxine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Lauxine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lauxine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Lauxine on the Kidneys?

Lauxine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lauxine on the Liver?

Lauxine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lauxine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Lauxine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lauxine with Other Drugs

Lauxine 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

Lauxine Contraindications

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

Is this Lauxine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lauxine.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lauxine 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, taking Lauxine can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Lauxine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lauxine

Taking Lauxine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lauxine

Consuming Lauxine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Lauxine

Question over 5 years ago

Can Lauxine be taken at night?

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

No, it is not recommended that Lauxine 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Lauxine?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Lauxine 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. Lauxine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I take Lauxine?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Lauxine 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Lauxine?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Lauxine 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 Lauxine at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Lauxine may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Lauxine.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Lauxine habit forming?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Lauxine 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 Lauxine strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.