Frext 50 Tablet
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Product introduction
Frext 50 Tablet is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is prescribed to treat depression, where it helps to make you feel better. This medicine is also used to treat people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Frext 50 Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, sleep disturbances, etc).
To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day. It may take a few weeks before you start feeling better. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement even after 4 weeks.
Frext 50 Tablet has been reported to have fewer side effects than older antidepressants. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dry mouth, increased sweating, tremors, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction. Some people may experience sleepiness after taking this medicine. Let your doctor know if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.
Uses of Frext Tablet
Benefits of Frext Tablet
In Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily activities. It can affect sleep, appetite, and overall functioning. Frext 50 Tablet is an antidepressant that helps improve mood, energy levels, and emotional stability in people with depression. It allows individuals to regain interest in life and carry out daily tasks more effectively, improving their overall quality of life.
In Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition where a person experiences recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and feels the need to perform certain actions repeatedly (compulsions) to reduce anxiety. This can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress. Frext 50 Tablet is effective in reducing the intensity and frequency of these obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. With regular use, it helps patients gain better control over their symptoms and reduces the interference OCD has on their daily routine.
Side effects of Frext Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Frext
- Delayed ejaculation
- Drowsiness
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sexual desire
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Increased sweating
- Indigestion
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Loss of appetite
- Nervousness
- Tremors
How to use Frext Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Frext 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Frext Tablet works
Frext 50 Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Frext 50 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Frext 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Frext 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Frext 50 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Frext 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Frext 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Frext 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Frext 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Frext Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Frext 50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- It should be taken at night with or without food.
- Take caution while taking Frext 50 Tablet if you are using Benzodiazepines and MAO inhibitors previously.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Frext 50 Tablet affects you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It can take 2-3 weeks for Frext 50 Tablet to start working.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Frext 50 Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Frext 50 Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Frext 50 Tablet is very less.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aralkylketone Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Selective Seretonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Frext with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Selegiline with Fluvoxamine. If Selegiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Fluvoxamine. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant u
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Do not consume Moclobemide with Fluvoxamine. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 1 week after discontinuing Fluvoxamine. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant
Do not consume Duloxetine with Fluvoxamine. Fluvoxamine may raise blood levels of Duloxetine.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experien
Do not consume Rasagiline with Fluvoxamine. If Rasagiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Fluvoxamine. Please consult your doctor. Fluvoxamine ma
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Frext 50 Tablet
Once A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Frext Tablet for?
Obsessive-com*
69%
Anxiety disor*
17%
Depression
10%
Others
3%
*Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Anxiety disorder
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Excellent
29%
Poor
27%
What were the side-effects while using Frext 50 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Vomiting
11%
Insomnia (dif*
11%
Headache
11%
Nausea
11%
*No Side Effect, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How do you take Frext Tablet?
With food
80%
With or witho*
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Frext 50 Tablet on price
Expensive
42%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
25%
FAQs
Is Frext 50 Tablet used for anxiety?
Yes, Frext 50 Tablet is used to treat social anxiety disorder. It is anxiety related to interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life. Frext 50 Tablet is also used for the treatment of the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks. In OCD, a person experiences unwanted thoughts and the irresistible desire to perform certain actions over and over. These thoughts and desires do not go away and make it bothersome for the person.
Can Frext 50 Tablet get you high?
There is no evidence that Frext 50 Tablet causes dependence. But, patients may experience withdrawal symptoms on sudden discontinuation of Frext 50 Tablet. Usually, the withdrawal symptoms are mild and go away on their own within 2 weeks.
Who should not take Frext 50 Tablet?
You should not take Frext 50 Tablet if you are allergic to it, if you are taking another medicine to treat depression called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), or if you have stopped taking an MAOI within the last 14 days. This is because taking both these medicines close in time together may cause serious and sometimes fatal reactions like high body temperature, convulsions, and even coma.
Does Frext 50 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, a common side effect of Frext 50 Tablet is sleepiness. It may also affect your ability to think clearly, make decisions, or react quickly. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until and unless you know how Frext 50 Tablet affects you.
Does Frext 50 Tablet have any serious health risks associated with it?
Yes, the use of Frext 50 Tablet may cause serious health risks. These may include increased risks of suicidal thoughts and actions, mania, bleeding problems, convulsions, visual problems, and low sodium levels in the blood.
How quickly does Frext 50 Tablet work?
It takes a long time for Frext 50 Tablet to start working. However, you may see an improvement in your sleep, appetite and energy levels within 1-2 weeks of starting Frext 50 Tablet. While, conditions like depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
Can I stop Frext 50 Tablet if I am better now?
No, instead of stopping the medicine by yourself, consult your doctor who will gradually reduce the dose before stopping it completely. This is done because sudden discontinuation of Frext 50 Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include anxiety, irritability, high or low mood, feeling restless or changes in sleep habits, headache, sweating, nausea, dizziness, electric shock-like sensations, shaking, and confusion.
Does Frext 50 Tablet cause weight gain?
Frext 50 Tablet may either cause weight gain or weight loss. The weight loss could be due to loss of appetite. However, the chances of having weight gain or loss is not known. As compared to other anti-depressants, there is no significant change in body weight with Frext 50 Tablet in the majority of people.
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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2027
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Frext 50 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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