Penflum Information

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

The correct dosage of Penflum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Penflum include Constipation, Weight gain, Dizziness. Normally, these side effects of Penflum are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Penflum's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Penflum related warnings talks about Penflum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Penflum is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Penflum contraindications section.

Besides this, Penflum may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Penflum is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Penflum Benefits & Uses

Penflum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Depression

Penflum 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: Depression Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.5 mg flupentixol and 10 mg melitracen, dose should be taken in the morning and noon time
Geriatric	Disease: Depression 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: strength 0.5 mg flupentixol and 10 mg melitracen, dose should be taken in the morning

Penflum Related Warnings

Is the use of Penflum safe for pregnant women?

Penflum can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Penflum, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Penflum safe during breastfeeding?

Penflum may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Penflum, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Penflum.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penflum on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Penflum on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Penflum will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Penflum on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Penflum. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Penflum only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penflum on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Penflum on heart. So it is not known whether taking Penflum will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Penflum with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Selegiline

Phenobarbital

Alprazolam

Penflum Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Penflum

Is this Penflum habit forming or addictive?

Penflum does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Penflum, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Penflum can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Penflum is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Penflum can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Penflum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Penflum

Taking Penflum with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Penflum

Taking alcohol with Penflum can be dangerous.

Severe