INTRODUCTION

RELITIL 25MG TABLET contains Chlorpromazine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used to treat the following conditions such as schizophrenia and other psychoses (especially paranoid), mania and hypomania, anxiety psychomotor agitation excitement, violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour, intractable hiccup and nausea, vomiting of terminal illness (where other medicines have failed or are not available). It is also used to treat schizophrenia and autism (in children).

It is not recommended for use in patients with CNS depression, bone marrow depression and Phaeochromocytoma. Consult your doctor for advice before taking the medicine.

Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you have heart diseases, liver disease or kidney problems, thyroid, epilepsy, and parkinson’s disease.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to extreme heat, or to insecticide poisons while you are taking this medicine.

The most common side effects are drowsiness, dry mouth or stuffy nose, blurred vision, constipation and impotence. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects gets worse.

USES OF RELITIL 25MG TABLET

It is used to treat the following conditions:

• schizophrenia and other psychoses (especially paranoid), mania and hypomania
• anxiety psychomotor agitation excitement, violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour
• intractable hiccup
• nausea and vomiting of terminal illness (where other medicines have failed or are not available)
• schizophrenia and autism (in children)

HOW RELITIL 25MG TABLET WORKS

RELITIL 25MG TABLET exerts its antipsychotic effect by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors in cortical and limbic areas of the brain, thereby preventing the excess of dopamine in the brain.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take RELITIL 25MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your conditions.

SIDE EFFECTS OF RELITIL 25MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dry mouth:

Chew sugar-free gum. Control caffeine intake. Do not use mouthwashes. Sip water regularly.

Constipation:

Eat fiber rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking RELITIL 25MG TABLET tell your physician if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• benztropine (used to treat Parkinson’s disease)
• antacids (used to treat ulcers)
• lithium (used as mood stabilizers)
• ciprofloxacin (treats infection)
• fluvoxamine (treats OCD)
• oral contraceptives
• vemurafenib (used to treat cancer)
• oral anticoagulants (used to treat blood clot)
• guanethidine and clonidine
• quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone and sotalol (treats heart disorders)
• bepridil, cisapride, sultopride, thioridazine, methadone
• intravenous erythromycin, intravenous vincamine
• halofantrine, pentamidine, sparfloxacin
• stimulant laxatives, intravenous amphotericin B
• glucocorticoids and tetracosactides
• other antipsychotic medicines

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose includes dry mouth, bloating or stomach cramps, feeling restlessness, fever, muscle stiffness, jerky muscle movements, changes in heart rate, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).  

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT RELITIL 25MG TABLET

Can I take RELITIL 25MG TABLET during breastfeeding?

No, it is not recommended for use in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Can RELITIL 25MG TABLET cause constipation?

Yes, this medicine may cause constipation in some individuals. Eat fiber rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Is RELITIL 25MG TABLET benzodiazepine/sleeping medicine?

This medicine is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. It should not be used as a sleeping medicine.

What does RELITIL 25MG TABLET do to the brain?

RELITIL 25MG TABLET exerts its antipsychotic effect by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors in cortical and limbic areas of the brain, thereby preventing the excess of dopamine in the brain. This leads to a reduction in psychotic symptoms.

Does RELITIL 25MG TABLET cause any side effects?

The most common side-effects are feeling drowsy or dizzy, blurred vision and dry mouth. It may cause your skin to become more sensitive to sunlight than normal. Protect your skin from bright sunlight and do not use sunbeds.

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