Medicine pack check sheet

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• The 2021 FDA label lists 10, 20 and 40 mg oral capsules. Mg first identifies the stated strength of that capsule; it cannot by itself answer how much to take today, whether to adjust, or whether another strength may be combined. Use the actual prescription, package and current label.
• “Oral capsule” does not mean every product labelled fluoxetine is the same. Historical labels also include a delayed-release capsule; a matching name or similar photograph does not confirm release type, strength or substitutability.
• The FDA label identifies interactions and serotonin-syndrome risk with other medicines, especially around changes or combinations, as items needing review. Give the pharmacist or prescribing team the complete list of prescription medicines, non-prescription products, supplements and recent changes; a webpage cannot decide whether an individual combination or switch is appropriate.
• The label includes important warnings about clinical worsening and suicide risk. Seek timely contact with the prescribing team for sudden or concerning mood, behaviour or safety changes; use local emergency or crisis support for an urgent safety risk. Do not abruptly stop or substitute another antidepressant solely because of a package, remaining capsules or online information.