Fluhex Information

Fluhex is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Fluhex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Fluhex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Fluhex include Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Fluhex have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Fluhex go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Fluhex's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Fluhex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fluhex related warnings section.

Fluhex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression, Heart Failure, Dementia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fluhex contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Fluhex have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fluhex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Fluhex Benefits & Uses
Fluhex Dosage & How to Take
Fluhex Side Effects
Fluhex Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Fluhex with Other Drugs
Fluhex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Fluhex
Fluhex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Fluhex Benefits & Uses

Fluhex is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Schizophrenia

Fluhex 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Trifluoperazine (5 mg), Trihexyphenidyl (2 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Trifluoperazine (5 mg), Trihexyphenidyl (2 mg)/Tablet

Fluhex Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluhex safe for pregnant women?

Fluhex can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Fluhex, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Fluhex safe during breastfeeding?

Fluhex may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fluhex on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Fluhex on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Fluhex on the Liver?

Fluhex is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Fluhex on the Heart?

You can take Fluhex without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Fluhex with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Codeine

Moderate

Levodopa

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Cetirizine

Insulin Aspart

Paracetamol

Caffeine

Codeine

Phenylephrine

Pseudoephedrine

Fluhex Contraindications

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

Depression
Tardive Dyskinesia
Arrhythmia
Heart Failure
Reye's syndrome
Dementia
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Fluhex

Is this Fluhex habit forming or addictive?

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

Fluhex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluhex

Taking Fluhex with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluhex

Consumption of alcohol and Fluhex together may have severe effects on your health.