Fluvoxamine
फ्लुवोक्सामाइन
What it is
Fluvoxamine is a medication used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a condition where a person has unwanted, repeated thoughts, fears, or behaviors that they feel the need to repeat over and over.
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
How it works
Fluvoxamine works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance. This increase in serotonin can help reduce the symptoms of OCD.
How it is sold in India
In India Fluvoxamine comes as tablets.
Common side effects
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See a doctor straight away if
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Who should not take it
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Brand names
113 medicines sold in India contain Fluvoxamine.
Brands sold in India include Fluvoxin, Frext, Fluvator, Uvox, Voxamin, Defluvox, Voximeg, Ocivox. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.