Fluoxetine Oral Solution 20 mg/5 ml, 4 fl oz
Product Description
Description
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant associated with a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is prescribed for treating behavior problems such as aggression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety in dogs, cats, and birds.
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Benefits
- Help with general anxiety and separation anxiety.
- The FDA approved in dogs for treating canine separation anxiety
Consult with your veterinarian for proper dosage and course of treatment.
Safety Information
Warnings
Tell your veterinarian if your animal wore a flea and tick collar in the past two weeks; do not use flea collars while your animal is on this medication. Do not give Fluoxetine with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as Anipryl, selegiline, Preventic Collar or Mitaban Dip.
Do not use in dogs who have a history of epilepsy or seizures.
Precautions
Use with caution in patients who are pregnant, nursing, have liver disease or diabetes
Food and Drug Interactions
Some ingredients found in flea and tick collars can interact with fluoxetine, so let your veterinarian know if your animal wore one in the past two weeks or if you intend to have your animal to wear one while it receives this medication.
Aged cheeses may cause problems when given with fluoxetine; do not feed them to your animal while on this medication
Human Warnings
Keep this and all medication away from animals and children
Side Effects
Possible Side Effects
Most common side effects are drowsiness and reduced appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking, restlessness, panting and excessive vocalization. Rare side effects that can be serious are seizures and aggression.Contact your veterinarian immediately if you see either of these effects.
Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet is experiencing side effects.
Additional Information
Product Administration
Oral
Product Form
Solution
Ingredients
fluoxetine
Storage
Store at 59°-86°F
Manufacturer
Silark