Chlorpromazine 25mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Bahasa: Inggeris

Sumber: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Bahan aktif:

Chlorpromazine hydrochloride

Boleh didapati daripada:

Arrow Generics Ltd

Kod ATC:

N05AA01

INN (Nama Antarabangsa):

Chlorpromazine hydrochloride

Dos:

25mg

Borang farmaseutikal:

Oral tablet

Laluan pentadbiran:

Oral

Kelas:

No Controlled Drug Status

Jenis preskripsi:

Valid as a prescribable product

Ringkasan produk:

BNF: 04020100

Risalah maklumat

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
CHLORPROMAZINE 25MG, 50MG, 100MGTABLETS
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
YOU:
-
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them even if their signs of illness are the same
as
yours.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See
section 4.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What Chlorpromazine Tablets are and what they are used for
2.
What you need to know before you take Chlorpromazine Tablets
3.
How to take Chlorpromazine Tablets
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Chlorpromazine Tablets
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Chlorpromazine tablets belong to a group of drugs known as
phenothiazines, which act on the central nervous system. They are used
to treat the
following conditions: SCHIZOPHRENIA and OTHER PSYCHOSES particularly
PARANOIA (delusions and feelings of persecution), MANIA (overactive
behaviour and HYPOMANIA (elated moods and excitability), ANXIETY,
AGITATION and VIOLENT OR DANGEROUSLY IMPULSIVE behaviour.
Chlorpromazine is also used for prolonged periods of HICCUPS, FEELING
OR BEING SICK (when other drugs have failed), to LOWER BODY
TEMPERATURE
and for CHILDHOOD SCHIZOPHRENIA and AUTISM (learning and communication
difficulties).
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS
DO NOT TAKE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you:
are ALLERGIC (hypersensitive) to Chlorpromazine, other
phenothiazines or to any of the other ingredients in the
tablets (see Section 6). Signs of an allergic reaction
include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems,
swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
have a low number of blood cells (bone

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Chlorpromazine Tablets BP 25 mg
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride BP 25 mg
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Sugar Coated Tablets
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Chlorpromazine
is
a
phenothiazine
neuroleptic
and
is
indicated
in
the
following conditions.
1.
Psychotic conditions (especially paranoid) including schizophrenia,
mania and hypomania.
2.
As an adjunct in the short term management of anxiety psychomotor
agitation excitement, violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour.
3.
Nausea
or
vomiting
associated
with
terminal
illness,
where
other
agents are ineffective or unavailable.
4.
Induction of hypothermia to prevent shivering and cause vasolidation.
5.
Intractable hiccup.
6.
Childhood schizophrenia and autism.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Method of Administration:
Tablets are to be taken orally with a drink of water.
Posology:
Dosage:
Dosage varies both with the individual and with the purpose for which
the
drug is being used. The dosage should be low to begin with and
increased,
gradually, under close supervision until the optimum level of control
is
achieved.
Dosage in Schizophrenia, Other Psychoses Anxiety and Agitation etc:
Adults:
Initially 25mg three times daily or 75mg at bedtime, increasing by
daily
amounts of 25mg to the effective maintenance dose. The usual
maintenance
dose is in the range of 75 to 300mg daily, although some patients may
require
up to 1.0g daily.
Children:
(i)
Aged under 1 year:
Chlorpromazine should generally not be used unless the need is
life-saving.
(ii)
Age 1 to 5 years: 0.5mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum daily
dosage of
40mg.
(ii)
Age 6 to 12 years: One-third to half the adult dose to a maximum daily
dosage of
75mg.
Elderly or Debilitated Patients:
Initially one-third to half the usual adult dose with a more gradual
increase in
dosage.
Dosage in Hiccup:
Adults:
25-50mg three to four times daily
Children:
No information available.
Elderly:
One-third