Indications - Flupentixol and Melitracen tablet is indicated in- Anxiety Depression Apathy Psychogenic depression. Depressive neurosses. Masked depression. Psychosomatic affections accompanied by anxiety and apathy. Menopausal depressions. Dysphoria and depression in alcoholics and drug addicts.
Dosage & Administration - Adults: Usually 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon. In severe cases, the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets. Elderly patients: 1 tablet in the morning. Maintenance dose: Usually 1 tablet orally in the morning. In cases of insomnia or severe restlessness, additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase is recommended.
Side Effects - In the recommended doses side effects are rare. These could be transient restlessness and insomnia.
Contraindications - The immediate recovery phase after myocardial infarction. Defects in bundle-branch conduction. Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma. Acute alcohol, barbiturate and opiate intoxications. This tablet should not be given to patients who have received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks. Not recommended for excitable or overactive patients since its activating effect may lead to exaggeration of these characteristics.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation This tablet should preferably not be given during pregnancy and lactation.
Tablet Melixol 0.5 mg+10mg
- Brand Name - Melixol
- Generic Name - Flupentixol + Melitracen
- Doges From - Tablet
- Strength - 0.5 mg+10 mg
- Pack Size - 50s
- Manufacture - Square Pharmaceutical Ltd.
