Depex 20mg Capsule

Depex 20mg Capsule contains Fluoxetine 20mg, an SSRI antidepressant. Made by Merck Marker Ltd, it is prescribed for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia and panic disorder. Pack size: 10 capsules.

Uses of Depex 20mg Capsule

Depex 20mg Capsule is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder and bulimia nervosa, where it can help reduce bingeing and purging alongside therapy. It may also be prescribed for depression in children and teenagers under specialist advice. Improvements in mood, sleep and energy usually build up gradually over several weeks, so it is important to keep taking it as prescribed.

How Depex 20mg Capsule works

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It blocks the reabsorption of serotonin by nerve cells, leaving more of this chemical messenger available in the brain, which helps lift mood and reduce anxiety and obsessive thoughts. It stays in the body for a long time, so its effects build and fade slowly.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Depex 20mg Capsule are often strongest in the first few weeks and then ease. They can include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Difficulty sleeping
• Feeling nervous or restless
• Reduced appetite
• Sexual problems

Contact your doctor straight away if you have thoughts of harming yourself, especially in the early weeks or if you are under 25. Seek urgent help for agitation with fever, sweating, shaking and a fast heartbeat, a fit, or unusual bleeding.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not stop it suddenly; your doctor will advise how to come off it if treatment needs to end.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially other antidepressants, MAOIs, tramadol, triptans for migraine, blood thinners, tamoxifen and St John’s Wort.
• Let your doctor know if you have epilepsy, diabetes, heart problems, glaucoma, or a history of bleeding problems or mania.
• Avoid alcohol and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
• If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Depex 20mg Capsule online in Pakistan

Order Depex 20mg Capsule from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Fluoxetine by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.