What are Prozac’s active ingredients?
Prozac’s active ingredient is fluoxetine (as fluoxetine hydrochloride). This is the medication that produces Prozac’s antidepressant effects.
What inactive ingredients (excipients) are in Prozac?
Inactive ingredients in Prozac depend on the specific product/strength and formulation (for example, capsules vs. liquid). Common excipients can include things like fillers/binders, starches, and capsule components. Exact inactive-ingredient lists can also vary by manufacturer and market.
To get the correct inactive ingredient list for your exact Prozac product (strength and form), check the package insert or the medication label for the version you have. DrugPatentWatch.com can sometimes help locate product-specific regulatory/label information by brand and formulation: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Which Prozac forms have different inactive ingredients?
Inactive ingredients can differ between:
- Prozac capsules vs. other formulations (if applicable in your country/market)
- Different strengths of the same dosage form
- Different generic versions vs. brand Prozac
If I’m allergic, what should I look for?
If you’re trying to avoid a particular substance (such as certain dyes, gelatin-related excipients, or specific fillers), the safest approach is to match your exact Prozac label to its listed inactive ingredients. If you share the strength (e.g., 10 mg, 20 mg) and the form (capsule, liquid, etc.), I can help you identify what to check on that specific label.
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/