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Depex Capsules: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Depex Capsules (Fluoxetine Hydrochloride) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

CAPSULE

Strength

20mg

Manufacturer

Martin Dow

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Depex Capsules used for?

  • - Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Persistent sadness (dil ki kamzori)
  • Low mood (sadness)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Depex Capsules if you are allergic to Fluoxetine or other SSRIs
  • Avoid taking MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping them
  • Individuals with uncontrolled bipolar disorder should avoid using this medicine

Depex Capsules Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameDepex Capsules
Generic NameFluoxetine Hydrochloride
Strength20mg
FormCapsule
Drug ClassSelective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
ManufacturerMartin Dow
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 capsules blister pack

2. What is Depex Capsules? (Depex Capsules kya hai)

Depex Capsules Uses is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various mental health conditions. It contains the active ingredient Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, which belongs to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways in the body to control symptoms effectively. Following the doctor's prescribed dose and duration is crucial for its effectiveness.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • - Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Persistent sadness (dil ki kamzori)
  • Low mood (sadness)
  • Anxiety disorders (anxiety)
  • Generalized anxiety
  • Panic disorder (panic attacks)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) (obsessive compulsive disorder)
  • Bulimia nervosa (eating disorder) (bulimia)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with major depressive disorder or persistent sadness
  • People experiencing anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD
  • Patients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Fluoxetine or other SSRIs
  • If you are taking MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping them
  • For individuals with uncontrolled bipolar disorder

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Depex Capsules if you are allergic to Fluoxetine or other SSRIs
  • Avoid taking MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping them
  • Individuals with uncontrolled bipolar disorder should avoid using this medicine

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Headache, Sleep disturbances
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • MAO inhibitors
  • Other SSRIs or SNRIs
  • Antipsychotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousFluoxetine Hydrochloride
Alternative brandVariousFluoxetine Hydrochloride

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 capsulesRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Depex Capsules Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Depex Capsules Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Depex Capsules Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Depex Capsules Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Depex Capsules Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Depex Capsules Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Depex Capsules Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-21 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Depex Capsules Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Depex Capsules Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Depex Capsules Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Depex Capsules Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Depex Capsules Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Depex Capsules Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Depex Capsules Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.