Zuclopenthixol Benefits & Uses

Zuclopenthixol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Mental Illness

Zuclopenthixol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zuclopenthixol Related Warnings

Is the use of Zuclopenthixol safe for pregnant women?

Zuclopenthixol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zuclopenthixol again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Zuclopenthixol safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Zuclopenthixol. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Zuclopenthixol on the Kidneys?

Zuclopenthixol rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zuclopenthixol on the Liver?

Zuclopenthixol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zuclopenthixol on the Heart?

Side effects of Zuclopenthixol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zuclopenthixol with Other Drugs

Zuclopenthixol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sotalol

Moxifloxacin

Moderate

Phenobarbital

Thiopental Sodium

Methohexitone sodium

Methohexitone sodium Injection

Zuclopenthixol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zuclopenthixol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Suicidal Tendency
Tardive Dyskinesia
Parkinson's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zuclopenthixol

Is this Zuclopenthixol habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zuclopenthixol is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zuclopenthixol can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zuclopenthixol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Zuclopenthixol has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Zuclopenthixol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zuclopenthixol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Zuclopenthixol together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zuclopenthixol

Taking Zuclopenthixol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe