Chlorpromazine Tablets

Intended to alleviate psychological distress, formulated to support stabilization of mental health and to address psychiatric disturbances.

Strengths: 50 · 100mg

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Medicine details

Conditions
Alternative names

Largactil

Therapeutic class

Antipsychotic

Pharmacological class

Phenothiazine antipsychotic

Known off-label uses

severe anxiety; severe nausea and vomiting

Precautions and warnings

protect skin from sunlight; may cause drowsiness

Minor side effects

dry mouth; drowsiness; nasal congestion

Moderate side effects

constipation; blurred vision; postural hypotension

Dosage forms

Tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Sanofi

Onset Time

1–2 hours

Duration

6–8 hours

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature away from direct light.

Drug interactions

alcohol; cns depressants; antihypertensives

Age restrictions

Use with caution in children.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to phenothiazines; bone marrow depression; severe cardiovascular disease

Serious side effects

tardive dyskinesia — requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Intended to alleviate psychological distress, formulated to support stabilization of mental health and to address psychiatric disturbances.

Mechanism of action

Chlorpromazine is a dopamine antagonist that blocks post-synaptic D2 receptors in the brain, helping to reduce hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thought processes.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Not recommended unless essential. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it passes into breast milk.

Chlorpromazine Tablets

Intended to alleviate psychological distress, formulated to support stabilization of mental health and to address psychiatric disturbances.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Chlorpromazine
  • Listed indication(s): Schizophrenia, Manic Episode, Intractable Hiccups

Usually available as

  • 360 tablets - 50 mg1215-50-mg-14408
  • 360 tablets - 100 mg1215-100-mg-14414