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Brand name: Zactin TM
Active ingredients: fluoxetine
What it is used for
Indicated for the treatment of major depression. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Size 3 capsule with light green opaque body and purple opaque cap, printed "FL20" on the body and the Greek alpha symbol on the cap in black ink.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient fluoxetine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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Shortage of fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets (Zactin Tabs) | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
There's a shortage of fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets (Zactin Tabs) due to manufacturing issues. The shortage is expected to continue until 29 February 2024.
Read more on TGA – Therapeutic Goods Administration website
Top results
Shortage of fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets (Zactin Tabs) | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
There's a shortage of fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets (Zactin Tabs) due to manufacturing issues. The shortage is expected to continue until 29 February 2024.
Read more on TGA – Therapeutic Goods Administration website
Depression
Depression is a mood state that is characterised by significantly lowered mood and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that are normally enjoyable. Such depressed mood is a common and normal experience in the population. However, a major depressive episode can be distinguished from this `normal’ depression by its severity, persistence, duration, and the presence of characteristic symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbances).
Read more on CRUfAD – Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression website