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Depricap Capsules: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Depricap Capsules (Fluoxetine) 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

Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Depricap Capsules used for?

  • Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (generalised anxiety)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) (obsessive compulsive disorder)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Depricap Capsules if you are allergic to Fluoxetine or other SSRIs.
  • Avoid using if you have severe liver or kidney disease without medical supervision.

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameDepricap Capsules
Generic NameFluoxetine
Strength20mg
FormCapsule
Drug ClassSelective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
ManufacturerNabiqasim Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 capsules blister pack

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

Depricap Capsules is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various mental health conditions. Its active ingredient, Fluoxetine, belongs to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways within the body to control symptoms effectively. It's crucial to follow your doctor’s prescribed dose and duration for best results.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (generalised anxiety)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) (obsessive compulsive disorder)
  • Panic disorder
  • Eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa (eating disorders like bulimia)
  • Mood disturbances and emotional imbalance (mood swings)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with major depressive disorder
  • People suffering from generalized anxiety disorder
  • Patients diagnosed with OCD
  • Those experiencing panic attacks

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

  • If you are allergic to Fluoxetine or other SSRIs
  • If you have severe liver or kidney disease without medical supervision
  • If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the past 14 days

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 Depricap Capsules if you are allergic to Fluoxetine or other SSRIs.
  • Avoid using if you have severe liver or kidney disease without medical supervision.

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, Dizziness
  • Severe drowsiness or insomnia, Suicidal thoughts or behaviors, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • Certain antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs

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
Alternative brandVariousFluoxetine

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: Depricap Capsules Uses kis kaam aati hai?

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

Q: Depricap Capsules Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Depricap 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 Depricap Capsules Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Depricap 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: 2026-03-09 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

Depricap Capsules Uses kis kaam aati hai?

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

Depricap Capsules Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Depricap 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 Depricap Capsules Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Depricap 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.