Apo-Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets: SSRI for Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviours

Fluvoxamine maleate is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) used to manage various behavioural disorders. While originally approved for human use, it is utilised in veterinary medicine on an extra-label basis for dogs and cats. Similar to other SSRIs, it works by increasing the availability of serotonin in the central nervous system. In a veterinary context, fluvoxamine is often selected specifically for its efficacy in managing obsessive-compulsive disorders and certain types of anxiety-driven aggression.

Key Information

• Active Ingredient: Fluvoxamine maleate.

• Approved Species (Original Licensing): Human.

• Common Veterinary Species: Dog and Cat (used extra-label).

• Uses: Management of obsessive-compulsive behaviours (such as tail-chasing or excessive licking), separation anxiety, and certain forms of dominance-related or fear-based aggression.

• Form: Film-coated, scored tablet.

• Route of Administration: Oral.

Prescription Required

Fluvoxamine is a prescription-only medication. A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for purchase. Professional veterinary oversight is necessary to ensure the medication is part of a broader behavioural modification plan. Like other medications in its class, fluvoxamine should never be discontinued abruptly; your veterinarian will provide a specific tapering schedule to safely reduce the dose when necessary.