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| Typical Brand Names: Mellaril |
| Generic Names: Thioridazine Hydrochloride |
| Other Names: Mellaril-S |
| Classification: Anti Psychotics | |
(These are common indications for Mellaril. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Qty | Price | |
| Thioridazine 10mg | Mellaril 10mg | 30 | $29.99 |  |
| Thioridazine 25mg | Mellaril 25mg | 30 | $28.99 | |
| Thioridazine 50mg | Mellaril 50mg | 30 | $33.54 | |
| Thioridazine 10mg | Mellaril 10mg | 60 | $32.99 | |
| Thioridazine 25mg | Mellaril 25mg | 60 | $32.99 | |
| Thioridazine 50mg | Mellaril 50mg | 60 | $38.99 | |
| Thioridazine 10mg | Mellaril 10mg | 90 | $33.99 | |
| Thioridazine 25mg | Mellaril 25mg | 90 | $28.99 | |
| Thioridazine 50mg | Mellaril 50mg | 90 | $71.00 | |
What is the most important information I should know about Mellaril:
Mellaril may interact with other drugs that cause drowsiness, including alcohol, antidepressants, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if Mellaril is taken with alcohol or any of these medications. Talk to your doctor before taking Mellaril in combination with alcohol or any other medicines.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Mellaril may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
What is Mellaril:
Mellaril is in a class of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Mellaril is used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. Mellaril is generally reserved for people who do not respond to other drugs or who cannot take other drugs due to side effects.
Mellaril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Take Mellaril:
Take Mellaril exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Your doctor may want to monitor your heartbeats and obtain a blood sample before starting and periodically during treatment with Mellaril.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Mellaril can be taken with or without food.
Shake the suspension (Mellaril-S) well before using it.
To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid forms of Mellaril with a dropper or a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
The liquid concentrate can be mixed with 2 to 4 ounces of water or a suitable juice. Each dose should be mixed just prior to taking.
Do not let the liquid concentrate touch your skin or clothes.
Throw away any discolored liquid.
Do not stop taking Mellaril without first talking to your doctor. It may be several weeks before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time.
Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a Mellaril overdose include uncontrollable movements, agitation, seizures, severe dizziness or fainting, coma, very deep sleep, irregular heartbeats, and high or low body temperature.
What should I avoid while taking Mellaril:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Mellaril may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
Mellaril may interact with other drugs that cause drowsiness, including alcohol, antidepressants, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if Mellaril is taken with alcohol or any of these medications. Talk to your doctor before taking Mellaril in combination with alcohol or any other medicines.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Mellaril may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when sun exposure is unavoidable.
Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Mellaril and seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs;
- fever;
- muscle rigidity;
- muscle spasms of the face or neck;
- sweating;
- irregular pulse;
- fast or irregular heartbeats;
- severe restlessness or tremor;
- severe drowsiness;
- blurred vision;
- dizziness or fainting;
- or a rash.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Mellaril and talk to your doctor if you experience
- dry mouth, stuffy nose;
- constipation;
- mild restlessness, drowsiness, or tremor;
- decreased sex drive;
- increased appetite;
- difficult urination or dark urine;
- or menstrual irregularities or swollen breasts.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage:
Store Mellaril at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Store the liquid in a light-resistant container.
What other drugs will affect Mellaril:
Do not take Mellaril with any of the following drugs: psychiatric medications such as fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Paxil CR), and fluvoxamine (Luvox); or blood pressure medications such as pindolol (Visken) or propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA, others). Taken with any of these drugs, Mellaril may cause irregular heartbeats that could lead to death. This is not a complete list of drugs that may interact with Mellaril and cause heart problems. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Mellaril may interact with other drugs that cause drowsiness, including alcohol, antidepressants, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if Mellaril is taken with alcohol or any of these medications. Talk to your doctor before taking Mellaril in combination with alcohol or any other medicines.
Mellaril also interacts with many medications other than the ones listed here. Before taking Mellaril, tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. During treatment, do not start taking any new drug or herbal product without first talking to your doctor.
What does my medication look like:
Mellaril is available with a prescription under the generic name Thioridazine. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
- Mellaril 10 mg - round, chartreuse, coated tablets
- Mellaril 15 mg - round, pink, coated tablets
- Mellaril 25 - round, light-tan, coated tablets
- Mellaril 50 mg - round, white, coated tablets
- Mellaril 100 mg - round, light-green, coated tablets
- Mellaril 150 mg - round, yellow, coated tablets
- Mellaril 200 mg - round, pink, coated tablets
- Mellaril Concentrate 30 mg/1 mL - clear/straw-yellow liquid with strawberry odor
- Mellaril Concentrate 100 mg/1 mL - clear/straw-yellow liquid with strawberry odor
- Mellaril Suspension 25 mg/5 mL - off-white liquid with a buttermint taste and a peppermint odor
- Mellaril Suspension 100 mg/5 mL - off-white liquid with a buttermint taste and a peppermint odor
Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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