Fliban 100 mg is a medication that is usually used to treat women’s hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Healthcare professionals may prescribe this medication to treat other medical conditions not listed in this article. While Flibanserin is the active ingredient, it contains other inactive ingredients such as titanium dioxide, iron oxide, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, and others. Fliban 100 mg belongs to the class of medicines called serotonin receptor 1A and 2A agonists. Flibanserin works by increasing the activity of serotonin and other chemical substances in the brain. Do not use this medicine if you want to treat reduced sexual desire due to mental or mood disorders, relationship problems, effects of other drugs, and others. This medication does not improve your sexual performance. Fliban 100 mg also does not protect you or your partner from sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV infection, and others. Thus, you should use condoms or dental dams during sex.
The manufacturer of Fliban 100 mg is Centurion Laboratories.
Administration
Usually, the recommended dose per day (24 hours) is one tablet or as directed by your doctor. Administer the tablet whole by mouth with a glass full of water and avoid other beverages such as alcohol because it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid fatty meals while you want to administer the tablet because you may notice delayed effects. To decrease the risk of nausea or stomach upset, it is recommended to take the tablet with light food. While swallowing, you should not chew, break, or crush the tablet. To get a better effect from Fliban 100 mg, it is recommended to use this medicine each day and at the same time. Do not use Fliban 100 mg more often than your doctor prescribes because it will not treat your medical condition faster.
If you are using the liquid form of this medication, you should use a special measuring device or spoon. Otherwise, you may get the wrong dose. Inform your physician if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Dosages
Physicians may prescribe different dosages for their patients. It depends on your age, response to treatment, the severity of the medical condition, and other drugs that you may be using. If you have doubts about what dosage is better for you, consult a doctor. Moreover, if you stop the treatment suddenly without the doctor’s approval, symptoms may return and your condition may worsen.
- Fliban 100 mg
Missed Dose
Sometimes, you may forget to administer a tablet, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the regular treatment. It is not allowed to take the next time an increased dose to catch up because it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Overdose
Rarely, if you administer more tablets than your physician prescribes, you may notice an overdose. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, stop using Fliban 100 mg and consult a doctor at once. For example fainting, severe dizziness, breathing problems, and others. Ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.
Interactions
Some drugs and substances may interact with Fliban 100 mg. It means that other medicines may change how Flibanserin works by increasing the risk of side effects or decreasing its effectiveness. Share a list of products with your doctor before using this medicine. For example supplements, herbal products, vitamins, prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, and others. Check some examples of drug interaction below:
- Rifabutin
- Rifampin
- Fluconazole
- Alcohol
- Ketoconazole
- Marijuana (cannabis)
- Itraconazole
- Nefazodone
- Diltiazem
- Verapamil
- Clarithromycin
- Erythromycin
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Alprazolam
- Lorazepam
- Cetirizine
- Cyclobenzaprine
This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Consult a doctor before taking this medication to avoid undesired results. In addition, do not stop, start, or change the dosages without the doctor’s approval because it also may increase the risk of side effects.
Precautions
Inform your physician about your medical history before taking Fliban 100 mg. For example:
- Liver or kidney problems
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart disease (such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, and others)
- Abuse of drugs or alcohol
- Cancer
- Surgery
- Bleeding problems
Flibanserin may blur your vision or make you sleepy or dizzy. However, it is recommended to limit or avoid alcoholic drinks and marijuana (cannabis) while you are on treatment with this medication because these effects may increase. In addition, you should not drive or operate machinery during treatment because it may be harmful to you.
However, you should not use Fliban 100 mg if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant because this medicine may harm your unborn baby. Discuss with your physician before breastfeeding because it is not known if this medication passes into breast milk.
Side Effects of Fliban 100 mg
All drugs may give you some side effects and Fliban 100 mg is not an exception. Allergy and overdose are two factors that can provoke adverse effects. However, if your body adjusts to this medicine, you may not notice any of the following side effects. There are three types of side effects: mild, moderate, and severe.
Mild Side Effects
One factor that can cause mild side effects is dehydration. To diminish this problem, it is recommended to increase your water intake. Patients usually ignore this category of side effects. Check some examples below:
- Sleepiness
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Weakness
Moderate Side Effects
Usually, this category of side effects is not dangerous for the patients. Thus, they can continue the treatment safely. However, it is recommended to tell your physician if you experience any of the following adverse effects. Your healthcare professional may help you to avoid or prevent side effects. For example:
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Lightheadedness
Severe Side Effects
In rare cases, you may notice this category of side effects. Therefore, if you are experiencing any of the following side effects, you should stop taking Fliban 100 mg and consult a doctor right away. Check below some examples:
- Chest pain
- Fast heartbeat
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Hypertension
This article does not contain all possible adverse effects. Inform your physician if you notice any of the side effects listed above or any other effects.
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