Supral 10 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Supral Information

Supral is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Supral have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Supral. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Supral side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Supral are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Supral has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Supral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Supral is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Supral have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Supral may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Supral is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Supral Benefits & Uses

Supral is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Supral 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 20 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day

Supral Related Warnings

Is the use of Supral safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Supral safe during breastfeeding?

Supral may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Supral on the Kidneys?

Supral does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Supral on the Liver?

Supral is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Supral on the Heart?

Supral is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Supral with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Carbamazepine

Fluvoxamine

Phenytoin

Metoprolol

Supral Contraindications

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

Tardive Dyskinesia
Jaundice
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Depression
Liver Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Supral

Is this Supral habit forming or addictive?

Supral does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Supral as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Supral only on doctor's advice.

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

Yes, Supral is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Supral Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Supral

When consumed with certain foods, Supral may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Supral

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Supral

Question about 5 years ago

Can Supral cause weight gain

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Supral may cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of weight gain is not known but it is presumed that it occurs due to increased food intake caused by increased appetite. Hence you are advised to keep monitoring your weight from time to time and exercise daily to maintain a healthy weight.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Supral?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Supral is a brand name of olanzapine and it comes in the form of tablet, injection, and sachet. It is an atypical antipsychotic agent which belongs to the class of drug known as a thiobenzodiazepine. Supral is a prescription drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Supral help with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Supral might help with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) in those patients who are unresponsive to the conventional treatment. Scientific data suggests that it might improve the mood symptoms in the treatment of unresponsive OCD patients.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Supral cause mania?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Supral might cause mania. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind mania is unknown. If you are experiencing any unusual changes in personality, behavior (aggression), and thoughts. Then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Supral without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Supral is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.