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Zactin TM
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Active ingredients: fluoxetine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZACTIN TABS fluoxetine hydrochloride 20mg dispersible tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 4 SEPTEMBER 2002 : Indicated for the treatment of major depression. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual fourth edition (DSM-IV) criteria. The essential features of PMDD, according to the DSM-IV, include markedly depressed mood, anxiety or tension, affective lability and persistent anger or irritability. Other features include decreased interest in usual activities, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, change in appetite or sleep and feeling out of control. Physical symptoms associated with PMDD include breast tenderness, headache, joint and muscle pain, bloating and weight gain. These symptoms occur regularly during the luteal phase and remit within a few days following onset of menses; the disturbance markedly interferes with work or school or with usual social activities and relationships with others.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, dispersible
- Oral
- oval, normal convex, white tablet debossed "FLI20" on one side and "G" on the other
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 28 Tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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
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