U4

ANXIOLYTICS & ANTIDEPRESSANT: Flupentixol + Melitracen

Indication

In various types of anxiety, depression & apathy. These include-

• Psychogenic depression
• Depressive neuroses
• 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 daily: 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 in the morning.

In cases of insomnia or severe restlessness additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase is recommended.

Side Effect

In the recommended doses side effects are rare. These could be transient restlessness and insomnia.

Drug Interaction

Flupentixol and Melitracen may enhance the response to barbiturates and other CNS depressants. Simultaneous administration of MAO-inhibitors may cause hypertensive crises. Neuroleptics and thymoleptics reduce the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and similar acting compounds and thymoleptics enhance the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Presentation

Each box containing 5X10 tablets tablets in blister pack.