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Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Fluoxetine Viatris 20 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
The name of your medicine is Fluoxetine Viatris 20 mg Hard Capsules EFG. It contains the active substance fluoxetine.
Fluoxetine Viatris belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Fluoxetine Viatris is used for the treatment of:
Adults:
Children over 8 years and adolescents:
Do not takeFluoxetine Viatrisif:
Treatment with fluoxetine can only be started after 2 weeks after stopping treatment with an irreversible MAOI (such as tranylcypromine).
Do nottake any MAOI for at least 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine treatment. If you have been prescribed fluoxetine for a long time and/or at a high dose, your doctor may consider the need for a longer interval.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting fluoxetine:
Although this syndrome is rare, it can be life-threatening, contact your doctor immediately, as you may need to stop fluoxetine treatment.
Some medicines in the same group as Fluoxetine Viatris (called SSRIs/SNRIs) may cause sexual dysfunction symptoms (see section 4). In some cases, these symptoms persist after stopping treatment.
If you are not sure what medicines you are taking, consult your doctor.
Suicidal thoughts and worsening of depression or anxiety disorders
If you are depressed and/or have anxiety disorders, you may sometimes have thoughts of harming or killing yourself. These thoughts may be more frequent when you start taking antidepressants, as these medicines take time to work, usually around 2 weeks, although sometimes the period is longer.
You are more likely to think this way:
If you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide at any time, contact your doctor or go directly to a hospital.
It may be helpful to tell a relative or close friendthat you are depressed or have an anxiety disorder, and ask them to read this leaflet. You can ask them to tell you if they think your depression or anxiety is getting worse, or if they are worried about changes in your behavior.
Children and adolescents from 8 to 18 years
Patients under 18 years have an increased risk of side effects such as suicidal attempts, suicidal thoughts, and hostility (mainly aggression, confrontational behavior, and irritability) when taking this type of medicine. Fluoxetine should only be used in children and adolescents from 8 to 18 years for the treatment of moderate to severe depressive episodes (in combination with psychological therapy) and should not be used to treat other conditions.
Additionally, there is only limited information on the long-term safety of fluoxetine in relation to growth, puberty, and cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development in this age group. However, your doctor may prescribe fluoxetine to patients under 18 years for the treatment of moderate to severe depressive episodes in combination with psychological therapy when they decide it is the most suitable for the patient. If your doctor prescribes fluoxetine to a patient under 18 years and you wish to discuss this decision, please go back to your doctor. You should inform your doctor if any of the above symptoms appear or worsen when patients under 18 years are taking fluoxetine.
Fluoxetine should not be used in the treatment of children under 8 years of age.
Other medicines and Fluoxetine Viatris
Tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are taking, have recently taken (in the last 5 weeks), or might take, any other medicines.
Do not take fluoxetine with:
Fluoxetine may affect the action of other medicines (interaction), especially the following:
Taking Fluoxetine Viatris with alcohol
You should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
There have been reports of an increased risk of congenital defects in babies whose mothers took fluoxetine during the first months of pregnancy, particularly those affecting the heart. In the general population, approximately 1 in 100 babies is born with a heart defect. This figure increased to 2 in 100 babies in mothers who took fluoxetine.
When fluoxetine is taken during pregnancy, particularly during the last 3 months of pregnancy, medicines like fluoxetine may increase the risk of a serious disease in babies called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), making the baby breathe faster and appear blue. These symptoms usually start during the first 24 hours after the baby is born. If this happens to your baby, you should contact your midwife or doctor immediately.
It is preferable not to use this treatment during pregnancy unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk. Therefore, you and your doctor can decide to stop taking fluoxetine gradually during pregnancy or before becoming pregnant. However, depending on your circumstances, your doctor may suggest that it is better for you to continue taking fluoxetine.
Caution should be exercised when using during pregnancy, especially during the last stage of pregnancy or just before delivery, as the following effects have been reported in newborns: irritability, tremor, muscle weakness, persistent crying, difficulty feeding or sleeping.
If you take fluoxetine in the final stage of pregnancy, there may be an increased risk of heavy vaginal bleeding shortly after delivery, especially if you have a history of bleeding disorders. Your doctor or midwife should know that you are taking fluoxetine to advise you.
Breastfeeding
Fluoxetine passes into breast milk and may cause side effects in children. You should continue breastfeeding only if it is absolutely necessary. If you continue breastfeeding, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of fluoxetine.
Fertility
In animal studies, fluoxetine has been shown to reduce sperm quality. This could theoretically affect fertility, but so far, no impact on human fertility has been observed.
Driving and using machines
Fluoxetine may affect your judgment or coordination. Do not drive or use machinery without your doctor's or pharmacist's advice.
Fluoxetine Viatris contains lactose
This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, such as lactose, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Swallow the capsules with a glass of water. Do not chew the capsule.
Adults:
The recommended dose is:
If necessary, your doctor may review and adjust your dose at 3 or 4 weeks after starting treatment. When necessary, the dose can be gradually increased up to a maximum of 60 mg per day (3 capsules). The dose should be increased with care to ensure that you receive the lowest effective dose. You may not feel improvement immediately after starting to take the medication for depression. This is usual, as depressive symptoms do not start to improve until after the first few weeks. Patients with depression should be treated for at least 6 months.
Elderly patients:
Your doctor will increase the dose with more care, and the daily dose should not exceed 2 capsules (40 mg). The maximum dose is 3 capsules (60 mg) per day.
Patients with liver problems:
If you have a liver problem or are taking any other medication that may interact with fluoxetine, your doctor should decide whether to prescribe a lower dose or indicate that you take fluoxetine on alternate days.
Use in children and adolescents from 8 to 18 years with moderate to severe depression:
Treatment should be initiated and supervised by a specialist.
The initial dose is 10 mg per day. After one or two weeks, your doctor may increase the dose up to 20 mg per day. The dose should be increased carefully to ensure that the patient is maintained with the lowest effective dose. Children with low weight may need lower doses. If there is a satisfactory response to treatment, your doctor should reassess the need to continue treatment after 6 months. If no improvement is observed in 9 weeks, your doctor should reconsider treatment.
If you take more Fluoxetina Viatris than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
The symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, convulsions, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat and cardiac arrest), lung problems, and changes in mental state ranging from excitement to coma.
If you forget to take Fluoxetina Viatris
If you stop treatment with Fluoxetina Viatris
When finishing your treatment with fluoxetine, you may experience the following symptoms (withdrawal symptoms): dizziness, tingling, sleep disorders (intense dreams, nightmares, insomnia); feeling of restlessness or agitation, unusual fatigue or weakness, anxiety, nausea/vomiting (feeling sick or being sick), tremors (instability), and headaches.
Most people find that the symptoms that appear when stopping treatment with fluoxetine are moderate and disappear in a few weeks. If you experience any symptoms when stopping treatment, inform your doctor.
When stopping treatment with fluoxetine, your doctor will gradually reduce the dose over one or two weeks. This should help reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you experience any of the following side effects, you should inform your doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Other possible side effects
Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Frequency not known(cannot be estimated from available data)
Bone fractures: an increased risk of bone fractures has been observed in patients taking this type of medication.
If you experience any of the symptoms listed and they cause you discomfort, or persist for some time, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Most of these side effects tend to disappear with continued treatment.
Side effects in children and adolescents (from 8 to 18 years)
The following side effects were only observed in children and adolescents
The following side effects were frequently observed in children and adolescents
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that is not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging, blister, or bottle after CAD or EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not store above 25°C.
Medications should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Fluoxetina Viatris
The active ingredient is fluoxetine hydrochloride.
Each capsule contains fluoxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 20 milligrams (mg) of fluoxetine.
The other components are: lactose, (see section 2 “Fluoxetina Viatris contains lactose”), cornstarch, anhydrous colloidal silica, talc, magnesium stearate, gelatin, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, propylene glycol, ammonia hydroxide, brilliant blue (E133), quinoline yellow (E104), erythrosine (E127), indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171), and black iron oxide (E172).
Appearance of the product and package contents
Fluoxetina Viatris is presented in the form of hard gelatin capsules with a light green opaque body and a purple opaque cap, and are printed in black ink with “FL20” on the body and “?” on the cap.
Fluoxetina Viatris is available in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles with a safety screw cap made of polypropylene containing 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 60, 90, and 100 hard capsules.
Fluoxetina Viatris is also available in PVC/PVDC/Aluminum blisters containing 7, 10, 12, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 60, 90, and 100 hard capsules.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder:
Viatris Limited
Damastown Industrial Park
Mulhuddart, Dublin 15
Dublin
Ireland
Manufacturer:
McDermott Laboratories Ltd. t/a Gerard Laboratories
35/36 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Grange Road, Dublin 13
Ireland
or
Viatris Sante
360 Avenue Henri Schneider
69330 Meyzieu
France
or
Mylan B.V.
Krijgsman 20,
1186 DM Amstelveen
Netherlands
or
EUROPEENNE DE PHARMACOTECHNIE - EUROPHARTECH
Rue Henri Matisse
63370 LEMPDES
France
or
Mylan Hungary Kft/Mylan Hungary Ltd
Mylan utca 1
2900, Komárom
Hungary
You can request more information about this medication by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Viatris Pharmaceuticals, S.L.U.
C/ General Aranaz, 86
28027 - Madrid
Spain
This medication is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Germany Fluoxetin dura 20 mg
Austria Fluoxetin ‘Arcana’ 20 mg – Kapseln
Belgium Fluoxetine Mylan 20 mg harde capsules
Denmark Fluoxetine Mylan
Spain Fluoxetina Viatris 20 mg hard capsules EFG
France Fluoxétine Viatris 20 mg, gélule
Greece Fluoxetine/Mylan CAP 20 mg/CAP
Ireland Gerozac 20 mg Capsules hard
Italy Fluoxetina Mylan Generics
Luxembourg Fluoxetine Mylan 20 mg harde capsules
Netherlands Fluoxetine Mylan 20 mg, capsules
Portugal Fluoxetina Mylan
United Kingdom Fluoxetine Capsules 20 mg
Date of the last revision of this prospectus:July 2021
Detailed information about this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) https://www.aemps.gob.es/
The average price of FLUOXETINE VIATRIS 20 mg HARD CAPSULES in October, 2025 is around 2.5 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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