⚕ Rx (Prescription Required)CNS, Nerve & Mental HealthAntidepressants & Mood Stabilizers

Fluoxetine

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Take orally once daily in the morning with a glass of water, with or without meals. Morning dosing prevents sleep disruption. Swallow capsules whole. Follow physician's directions.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common: Nausea, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, tremor, anorexia, weight loss, sexual dysfunction. Rare/Severe: Boxed warning: Suicidal ideation; serotonin syndrome, mania switch in bipolar disorder, seizures, and severe hyponatremia.

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Black box warning for suicidality in children and young adults. Due to prolonged half-life, a 5-week washout period is mandatory before initiating an MAO inhibitor. Potent inhibitor of CYP2D6; interacts with tamoxifen, metoprolol, and tricyclic antidepressants.

Jan Aushadhi Products containing Fluoxetine

Found 5 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.

⚕ Rx OnlyAntidepressants & Mood Stabilizers

Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Capsules 20mg

Capsules
10's

Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is a prototype selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks the presynaptic serotonin transporter (SERT) and possesses a long elimination half-life (1-3 days for parent drug, 7-15 days for active norfluoxetine), providing a built-in buffer against abrupt discontinuation syndrome. Also displays mild 5-HT2C antagonism, contributing to energizing/activating effects. Indicated for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.

⚕ Rx OnlyAnxiolytics & Sedatives

Alprazolam 0.25mg + Fluoxetine 20mg Tablets

Tablets
10's

Alprazolam and Fluoxetine combines a fast-acting triazolobenzodiazepine with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Alprazolam rapidly relieves acute psychic anxiety, insomnia, and agitation within hours, while fluoxetine provides sustained long-term modulation of central serotonergic pathways to treat underlying depressive and panic pathology over weeks. Indicated for major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety or agitation.

⚕ Rx OnlyAntipsychotics

Olanzapine 5mg + Fluoxetine 20mg Tablets

Tablets
10's

Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is a prototype selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks the presynaptic serotonin transporter (SERT) and possesses a long elimination half-life (1-3 days for parent drug, 7-15 days for active norfluoxetine), providing a built-in buffer against abrupt discontinuation syndrome. Also displays mild 5-HT2C antagonism, contributing to energizing/activating effects. Indicated for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.

⚕ Rx OnlyAntidepressants & Mood Stabilizers

Fluoxetine 10 Mg Tablet

Tablets
10's

Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is a prototype selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks the presynaptic serotonin transporter (SERT) and possesses a long elimination half-life (1-3 days for parent drug, 7-15 days for active norfluoxetine), providing a built-in buffer against abrupt discontinuation syndrome. Also displays mild 5-HT2C antagonism, contributing to energizing/activating effects. Indicated for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.

⚕ Rx OnlyAntidepressants & Mood Stabilizers

Fluoxetine Capsules 60Mg

Capsules
10's

Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is a prototype selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks the presynaptic serotonin transporter (SERT) and possesses a long elimination half-life (1-3 days for parent drug, 7-15 days for active norfluoxetine), providing a built-in buffer against abrupt discontinuation syndrome. Also displays mild 5-HT2C antagonism, contributing to energizing/activating effects. Indicated for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.

Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison

Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Fluoxetine.

Generic FormulationPack SizeJan Aushadhi PriceCommercial Brand EquivalentsAvg. Commercial PriceSavings
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Capsules 20mg10's₹9.08FLUnil, Fluvel, Flugal₹35.5074% Save
Alprazolam 0.25mg + Fluoxetine 20mg Tablets10's₹13.13FLUMUSA, DEPWELL, ANXIFLU₹45.3071% Save
Olanzapine 5mg + Fluoxetine 20mg Tablets10's₹18.75OLANEX F₹133.9786% Save
Fluoxetine 10 Mg Tablet10'sUnder ProcessN/AN/AN/A
Fluoxetine Capsules 60Mg10'sUnder ProcessN/AN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Get answers to common queries about Fluoxetine generics.

How many Jan Aushadhi products contain Fluoxetine?+
This directory currently lists 5 Jan Aushadhi generic product(s) containing Fluoxetine as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The count reflects the July 2026 PMBI catalog snapshot.
Does Fluoxetine require a prescription at Jan Aushadhi Kendras?+
Yes. Fluoxetine is classified as a prescription-required (Rx) ingredient under applicable Indian drug schedules. You must present a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner to obtain it at a Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
What is the lowest listed price for Fluoxetine at Jan Aushadhi?+
Based on the July 2026 PMBI catalog, the lowest listed MRP for a Fluoxetine formulation is ₹9.08. Individual prices vary by pack size and dosage form. Use the product links above for the exact MRP of each formulation.
Are Jan Aushadhi Fluoxetine products clinically equivalent to branded versions?+
Jan Aushadhi generics contain the same declared active pharmaceutical ingredient (Fluoxetine) at the same concentration as branded counterparts and must meet CDSCO quality standards. However, inactive excipients, release mechanisms, and manufacturing processes can differ between manufacturers. Never switch a prescribed medicine without consulting your doctor.
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