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Effexor (Велаксин) and alternatives in France

In France venlafaxine is sold as Effexor. It has the same active ingredient as Велаксин; agree any substitution with your doctor.

The antidepressant venlafaxine in a prolonged-release form; Effexor is the originator, Velaxin its Russian counterpart. Prescription only.

Packages in the catalog
2 packages
Forms
Extended-release capsule
Dispensing in France
Prescription only
Supply in France
ANSM reports shortages for some packages

Forms and strengths in France

According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.

Alternatives to Effexor: medicines with the same active ingredients

Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (venlafaxine), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

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Active ingredient

Why Велаксин may be missing from Russian pharmacies

A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.

Prescription

In France Effexor is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.

How to get a consultation about Effexor

  1. 1. Find a medicine

    Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.

  2. 2. Build a list

    Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.

  3. 3. Send a request

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  4. 4. Get a manager’s reply

    A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

Questions and answers

Where can I find Велаксин if Russian pharmacies have none?

In France Effexor is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 2 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

How much does Effexor cost in France?

Reference guide: ≈ €11 – €12 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.

What alternatives to Effexor exist in France?

BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (venlafaxine): Effexor, Venlafaxine Almus Lp, Venlafaxine Alter Lp and others. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

Is a prescription needed for Effexor?

Yes, in France Effexor is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.

Is Effexor the same as Велаксин?

Effexor is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (venlafaxine). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.