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| Factive (Gemifloxacin) |
| Famotidin ( Famocip, Pepcid, Generic Famotidine ) |
| Famox ( Pepcid, Generic Famotidine ) |
| Famtrex ( Famvir, Generic Famciclovir ) |
| Famvir (Famciclovir) |
| Famvir (Famcyclovir) |
| Fasigyn ( Tindamax, Generic Tinidazole ) |
| Faslodex (Fulvestrant) |
| Fasturtec (Rasburicase) |
| Fatigue Fighter For Increased Energy |
| Fatigued To Fantastic Daily Energy B Complex 30 Caps |
| Fatigued To Fantastic Revitalizing Sleep Formula 30 Caps |
| Fcn ( Diflucan, Forcan, Generic Fluconazole ) |
| F-Con ( Forcan, Diflucan, Generic Fluconazole ) |
| Fefol Spansule ( Feosal, Ferrex, Niferex, Hytinic, Ircon, Mol-Iron, Hemocyte, Icar, Feratab, Fergon, Generic Ferrous Sulphate/Folic Acid ) |
| Feldene (Piroxicam) |
| Feldene (Piroxicam) (Piram D) |
| Feliz ( Cipramil, Celexa, Generic Citalopram ) |
| Felodipine 10mg |
| Felodipine 2.5mg |
| Felodipine 5mg |
| Felodipine Extended Release 10mg |
| Felodipine Extended Release 5mg |
| Felogard ( Plendil, Generic Felodipine ) |
| Femalite Pms Tincture |
| Femara ( Generic Letrozole ) |
| Femara (Letrozole) |
| Femara (Letrozole) |
| Femilon ( Apri, Alesse, Aviane, Cyclessa, Demulgen, Desogen, Genora, Seasonale, Kariva, Mircette, Ortho-Cept, Generic Estrogen/Progestogen ) |
| Femodene ( Generic Gestodene/Ethinylestradiol ) |
| Femodene (Ethinylestradiol-Gestodene) |
| Fenofibrate 160mg |
| Fenofibrate 200mg |
| Fenolip ( Antara, Lipofen, Tricor, Triglide, Generic Fenofibrate ) |
| Fenoxene ( Dibenzyline, Generic Phenoxybenzamine ) |
| Ferodan (Odan) |
| Ferrogradumet |
| Ferrum |
| Fertile Xx |
| Fertile Xy |
| Fertomid ( Clomid, Milophene, Serophene, Generic Clomiphene ) |
| Fexigra ( Allegra, Telfast, Generic Fexofenadine ) |
| Fexofenadine 180mg |
| Fibalip (Bezafibrate) |
| Fibral ( Antara, Lofibra, Tricor, Triglide, Generic Fenofibrate ) |
| Finacea (Azelaic Acid) |
| Finasteride 120's |
| Finasteride 200's |
| Finasteride 30's |
| Finasteride 5mg |
| Finasteride 60's |
| Finasteride 90's |
| Fincar ( Proscar, Propecia, Generic Finasteride ) |
| Finpecia ( Propecia, Proscar, Generic Finasteride ) |
| Finpecia (Finasteride) |
| Flagyl ( Flagyl 375, Flagyl Er, Generic Metronidazole ) |
| Flagyl (Metronidazol) |
| Flagyl (Metronidazole) |
| Flameril (Diclofenac Sodium) |
| Flarex ( Fml, Generic Fluorometholone ) |
| Flexidol ( Generic Aceclofenac ) |
| Flexital ( Trental Sr, Generic Pentoxiphylline ) |
| Flexura ( Generic Metaxalone ) |
| Flixonase ( Flixotide, Flovent, Flonase, Generic Fluticasone ) |
| Flixonase 24Hr ( Flovent, Generic Fluticasone Propionate ) |
| Flixotide ( Flonase, Flovent, Generic Fluticasone ) |
| Flixotide Accuhaler ( Generic Fluticasone Propionate ) |
| Flixotide Cfc Free Inhaler ( Generic Fluticasone Propionate ) |
| Flixotide Inhaler ( Flonose, Flovent, Flixotide Diskus, Generic Fluticasone ) |
| Floease ( Flixotide, Flovent, Flonase, Generic Fluticasone ) |
| Flohale Rotacap ( Flixotide, Flovent, Flonase, Generic Fluticasone ) |
| Flomax (Tamsulosin) |
| Flomax (Tamsulosin) |
| Flomax Mr ( Generic Tamsulosin ) |
| Flomaxtra ( Flomax, Generic Tamsulosin ) |
| Flomex ( Flarex, Generic Fluoromethalone ) |
| Flomist Aq Nsl Spray ( Flonase, Veramyst, Generic Fluticasone ) |
| Flonase Nasal Inhaler (Fluticasone) (Flixonase) |
| Flora Flax Oil 32Oz |
| Flora Floradix Iron And Herbs |
| Flora Udos Choice Oil Blend 180Caps |
| Flora Udos Choice Oil Blend 32Oz |
| Floricot ( Florinef, Generic Fludrocortisone ) |
| Florinef ( Astonin, Generic Fludrocortisone ) |
| Florinef (Fludrocortisone) |
| Florinef (Fludrocortisone) |
| Flovent (Fluticasone) |
| Flovent (Fluticasone) (Flixotide) |
| Floxin (Ofloxacin) |
| Floxin (Ofloxacin) (Tarvid) |
| Fluanxol ( Depixol, Generic Flupenthixole ) |
| Flucan Dermal ( Diflucan, Generic Fluconazole ) |
| Flucan Vaginal ( Diflucan, Generic Fluconazole ) |
| Flucon (Fluorometholone) |
| Fluconazole ( Generic Diflucan ) |
| Fluconazole ( Generic Diflucan, Fluzole ) |
| Fluconazole 150mg |
| Flucort ( Synalar N, Fluonid, Flurosyn, Synalar-Hp, Synemol, Lidex, Derma-Smoothe, Generic Fluocinolone ) |
| Flucort-N ( Synalar N, Generic Fluocinolone/Neomycin Sulp ) |
| Fludara (Fludrabine) |
| Flunil ( Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax, Generic Fluoxetine ) |
| Fluoroplex (Fluorouracil) |
| Fluox ( Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyox, Generic Fluoxetine ) |
| Fluoxetine 10mg |
| Flur ( Ocufen, Generic Flurbiprofen ) |
| Flur (Flurbiprofen Sodium) |
| Flurbiprofen (Majezik) |
| Flutamide |
| Flutamide ( Generic Eulexin ) |
| Flutamin (Flutamide) |
| Flutivate ( Cutivate, Generic Fluticasone ) |
| Fluvoxin ( Dumyrox, Fevarin, Faverin, Luvox, Generic Fluvoxamine ) |
| Fluzole ( Diflucan, Generic Fluconazole ) |
| Fml ( Flarex, Generic Fluorometholone ) |
| Fml Eyedrops |
| Focus Addult |
| Folcid ( Folvite, Folacin, Folate, Generic Folic Acid ) |
| Folic Acid |
| Fongitar |
| Foracort Inhaler(Symbicort, Generic Budesonide+Formoterol) |
| Foradil |
| Foradil ( Foradile, Generic Eformoterol Fumarate Dehydrate ) |
| Foradil Combi ( Foradile, Generic Eformoterol Fumarate/Budesonide ) |
| Foradil Inhaler (Formoterol Fumarate) (Oxis) |
| Forane |
| Foratec ( Foradil, Generic Formoterol ) |
| Forcan ( Diflucan, Generic Fluconazole ) |
| Forsteo (Teriparatide) |
| Fortovase |
| Forzest ( Cialis, Generic Tadalafil ) |
| Fosamax ( Generic Alendronate ) |
| Fosamax ( Generic Alendronate Sodium ) |
| Fosamax (Alendronate) |
| Fosamax (Alendronate) |
| Foscavir (Foscarnet) |
| Foseal ( Renagel, Generic Sevelamer Hcl ) |
| Fovas ( Monopril, Generic Fosinopril ) |
| Fragmin |
| Frumil ( Generic Amiloride/Frusemide ) |
| Frumil (Amiloride) |
| Frumil (Amiloride) |
| Fsi Nutrition Creatine Clear 30 Pks |
| Fsi Nutrition Creatine Edge Grape 20Pks |
| Fsi Nutrition Creatine Edge Orange 20 Pks |
| Fsi Nutrition Multi-Vitamin 30Packs |
| Fsi Nutrition Neuro Edge 20Pks |
| Fucidin ( Fusidin Leo, Generic Fusidic Acid ) |
| Fucidin ( Fusidin, Generic Fusidic Acid ) |
| Fucidin (Fusidic Acid) (Fucicort) |
| Fucithalmic |
| Fucithalmic Eye Drops ( Generic Fusidic Acid ) |
| Fulvicin (Gresiofulvin) |
| Fulvicin U/F (Griseofulvin) |
| Fungilin |
| Fungizone |
| Fungotek ( Lamisil, Generic Terbinafine ) |
| Furacin (Nitrofurazone) |
| Furadantin (Nitrofurantoin) |
| Furoxone (Dependal) (Furazolidone) |
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Composition Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose 1.00 % w/w Sorbitol (as Sorbitol solution IP) 3.00 % w/w Potassium chloride IP 0.12 % w/w Sodium chloride IP 0.0844 % w/w Magnesium chloride IP 0.0052 % w/w Calcium chloride IP 0.0146 % w/w Potassium dihydrogen phosphate BP 0.0342 % w/w Description Aqwet is synthetic saliva. It is available as an aerosol spray in natural flavour. The volume contained in each aerosol can is 50 ml. It moistens the mucosa of the mouth, tongue and throat. It can be used as a replacement for natural saliva. It is more effective and long lasting than drinking or wetting the mouth with water or glycerol. Aqwet is an ozone freindly. Indications Aqwet can be used for dryness of the mouth or throat regardless of whether the condition is temporary or permanent. It is also used for intensive hygiene of the oral cavity and to help relieve bad taste. Dosage And Administration The can should always be held upright with the valve opening directed towards the mouth or throat. The nozzle should be pushed down for 1 to 2 seconds. Aqwet can be used as often as needed to maintain moistness. The valve opening should be cleaned if it becomes blocked. Terbutaline is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath from lung problems (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and emphysema). Controlling these symptoms can decrease time lost from work or school. Terbutaline is a bronchodilator (beta-2 receptor agonist) that works by opening breathing passages to make breathing easier.OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.Although this use is not recommended by the manufacturer, this medication is also used in pregnant women to treat early labor.How to use Terbutaline OralTake this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Adults and children older than 15 should not take more than 15 milligrams daily. Children aged 12-15 should not take more than 7.5 milligrams daily. For children under 12, follow the doctor's directions for daily limits.Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not take more of this medication or take it more often than recommended by your doctor. If you have been directed to use this medication on a daily schedule, use it regularly at the same times each day in order to get the most benefit from it.If you take other asthma drugs by mouth or inhaling devices, ask your doctor about how to correctly take this medication with your other asthma medicines.If you notice less effect than usual from this medication, if your symptoms get worse, or if you feel you need to take any of your asthma medications more often than recommended, seek immediate medical attention. HypromelloseAbout hypromelloseThis belongs to the group of medicines known as ocular lubricants.Hypromellose eye drops are also known as 'artificial tears'and are used in the eye to relieve dryness and irritation caused by a reduced flow of tears. In certain circumstances they can reduce damage to the eye.Hypromellose can also be used as a lubricant for artificial eyes and to moisten hard contact lenses.Brands available include Isopto Alkaline and Isopto Plain.Before using hypromelloseBefore using hypromellose eye drops make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:if you wear contact lenses if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine if you are taking or using any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicinesHow to use hypromelloseWash your hands well before use Remove the outer cap Tilt the head back and pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket Hold the container between the thumb and middle finger of the other hand, turn the container upside down near to the eye, but try not to touch the eye Apply enough pressure to the container to release one drop Close the eye and keep it closed for a minute or two. If you think that you have missed the eye, then insert another drop Repeat in the other eye if you have been instructed to use hypromellose in both eyes Replace the outer cap on the container, trying not to touch the applicator tip with any surface, including the eye or fingers Wash your hands after useApply the drops three to four times a day, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. For very dry eyes, this preparation may need to be applied every hour.Getting the most from your treatmentIf you wear hard contact lenses, remove them before using the eye drops. Leave them out for at least half an hour before re-inserting. You should not wear soft contact lenses while you are being treated with hypromellose. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor or pharmacist. If you also have to use any other eye drops or ointments, leave at least five minutes between each one. Hypromellose should always be the last preparation used. When first instilled, hypromellose may cause blurred vision. Make sure you can see clearly before you drive, operate machinery or do other jobs which could be dangerous if you were not able to see properly.Can hypromellose cause problems?Hypromellose can occasionally cause a mild stinging sensation in the eyes, which should soon disappear as your eyes adjust to the new drops. If this continues or becomes severe or if you experience headaches, eye pain, changes in eyesight or constantly red eyes stop using hypromellose and contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.How to store hypromelloseKeep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat. Discard these eye drops 4 weeks after opening Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacist who will dispose of unwanted medicines for you.. Disopyramide is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It works by making your heart more resistant to abnormal activity.Disopyramide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. Immediate-acting disopyramide may be taken three or four times a day. The long-acting product usually is taken twice a day. Do not cut, crush, or chew extended-release capsules; swallow them whole.Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take disopyramide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Disopyramide helps control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take disopyramide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking disopyramide without talking to your doctor.
This medication is used to treat eye conditions (e.g., conjunctivitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Fluorometholone works by relieving swelling and itching.How to use Flarex OphtTo apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes before replacing your contact lenses.Shake this medicine well before using. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place 1 drop into the pouch. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed or if your dose is for more than 1 drop.Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use.If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or ointments), wait at least 5 to 10 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the drops to enter the eye.Use as often as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 4 times a day. However, your doctor may direct you to use the drops more often for the first 48 hours of treatment. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens after 48 hours.Flarex Opht is used to treat the following:Infection of the Cornea of the Eye due to Herpes Zoster, Inflammation of the Iris - the Colored Part of the Eyeball, Inflammation of the Uvea of the Eye, Inflammation of the Iris and Ciliary Body of the Eye, Inflammation of the Ciliary Body of the Eye, Ulcer of the Cornea of the Eye, Dotted Lesions or Damage on Cornea of Eye, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation of the Eye, Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery, Severe Inflammation of the Cornea with Rosacea Involvement, Scratch Wound on Cornea Felodipine is used for: Treating high blood pressure, alone or with other medications. Felodipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Felodipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.Felodipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).Felodipine is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications. A type of medication called a calcium channel blocker, Felodipine eases the workload of the heart by slowing down its muscle contractions and the passage of nerve impulses through it. This improves blood flow through the heart and throughout the body, reduces blood pressure, and helps prevent angina pain (chest pain, often accompanied by a feeling of choking, usually caused by lack of oxygen in the heart due to clogged arteries). SIBELIUM is indicated in:û Prophylaxis of classic (with aura) or common (without aura) migraine. û Symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo (due to a diagnosed functional disorder of the vestibular system). DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USEMigraine ProphylaxisStarting Dose:Two 5 mg capsules (10 mg) SIBELIUM at night in patients less than 65 years of age and 5 mg daily in patients older than 65 years. If, during this treatment depressive, extrapyramidal or other unacceptable symptoms occur, administration should be discontinued. If, after 2 months of this initial treatment, no significant improvement is observed, the patient should be considered a non-responder and administration should be discontinued.Maintenance Treatment:If a patient is responding satisfactorily and if a maintenance treatment is needed, the dose should be decreased to 5 days treatment at the same daily dose with two successive medicine free days every week.Even if the prophylactic maintenance treatment is successful and well tolerated, it should be interrupted after 6 months and it should be re-initiated only if the patient relapses.VertigoThe same dosage should be used as for migraine, but the starting treatment should not be given longer than needed for symptom control, which generally takes less than two months.After one month of treatment for chronic vertigo or after two months treatment for paroxysmal vertigo, no significant improvement is observed, the patient should be considered a non-responder and administration should be discontinued.
Desloratadine is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. It is also used to treat hives. Desloratadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Desloratadine may cause less drowsiness than other antihistamines.Desloratadine comes as a tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take desloratadine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.To take the orally disintegrating tablet, use dry hands to peel back the foil packaging. Immediately take out the tablet and place it on your tongue. The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with saliva. Orally disintegrating tablets may be taken with or without water. Zonisamide is used in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults with epilepsy. Zonisamide is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.Zonisamide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. To help you remember to take zonisamide, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take zonisamide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Swallow the capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of zonisamide and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every 2 weeks.Zonisamide controls epilepsy but does not cure it. It may take 2 weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of zonisamide. Continue to take zonisamide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking zonisamide without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking zonisamide, your seizures may become worse. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Zyrtec is an antihistamine. It is prescribed to treat the sneezing; itchy, runny nose; and itchy, red, watery eyes caused by seasonal allergies such as hay fever. Zyrtec also relieves the symptoms of year-round allergies due to dust, mold, and animal dander. Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes. It is also used for preventing or treating chronic hives. Cetirizine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine and reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction. This product is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.This product contains two medications. Atenolol is a beta blocker that works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals such as adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This slows your heartbeat, lowers blood pressure, and reduces strain on the heart. Chlorthalidone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that works by increasing the amount of urine that you make. This causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water, which probably helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These two drugs are used together when one medication is not controlling your blood pressure.How to use Atenolol-Chlorthalidone OralTake this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. You may take this medication with or without food, but it is important to choose one way and take this medication the same way with every dose.It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to avoid having to get up to urinate. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your dosing schedule.The dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to therapy. If you have severe liver or kidney problems, your dosage may need to be adjusted.Cholestyramine and colestipol may decrease the absorption of this medication. If you are taking either of these drugs, separate them from this medication by at least 4 hours.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. It may take up to several weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect.Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Fluticasone, a corticosteroid, is used to reduce inflammation and relieve itching, redness, dryness, and scaling associated with various skin disorders.Fluticasone comes as an ointment and cream to apply to the skin. It usually is applied two to four times a day at evenly spaced intervals. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use fluticasone exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Do not stop using fluticasone without talking to your doctor.Thoroughly clean the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication in until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to cover the affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the medication. The scalp lotion should be applied directly from the squeeze bottle to the affected area.
This product is able to be sourced and supplied at excellent prices because of favourable cross border currency conversions. All products are authentic brand names and will include a product information insert in English.Medical Information:Fluticasone (floo-TIK-a-sone) and salmeterol (sal-ME-te-role) is a combination of two medicines that are used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. Long-term prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic lung diseases. It should not be used to treat a sudden symptom of shortness of breath (eg, sudden severe onset or worsening of wheezing, cough, chest tightness) because it does not work right away. It may also be used to treat other breathing conditions as determined by your doctor.Seretide Diskus is a combination "controller" medicine. It improves lung function and makes breathing easier by reducing airway swelling and irritation and by causing muscle relaxation. Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation is also used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis.Maintenance treatment of asthma where use of combination product is appropriate (eg patients inadequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids or patients stabilised on salmeterol and fluticasone) Severe COPD with repeated exacerbations inadequately controlled with regular beta2 agonist therapy.
Used to relieve the pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis. Discontinued.
Citalopram is used to treat depression. Citalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.Citalopram comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take citalopram at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take citalopram exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.Your doctor may start you on a low dose of citalopram and gradually increase your dose, not more often than once a week.It may take 1 to 4 weeks before you feel the full benefit of citalopram. Continue to take citalopram even if you feel well. If you suddenly stop taking citalopram, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Do not stop taking citalopram without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.Citalopram is also sometimes used to treat eating disorders, alcoholism, panic disorder (condition that causes sudden attacks of extreme fear with no apparent cause), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a group of physical and emotional symptoms that occur before the menstrual period each month), and social phobia (excessive anxiety about interacting with others). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition. |
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