Mellaril - Thioridazine- Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Mellaril.
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Mellaril Storage Instructions

• Store below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat a mental/emotional condition (schizophrenia) that is untreatable with other drugs.
• It may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

• Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes or dry mouth may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Unlikely to occur but report promptly.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose and take 1 dose daily, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule.
• If you take more than 1 dose daily, take it as soon as possible if it is within an hour or so of the missed dose.
• If not remembered within an hour, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, muscle spasms, tremors, twitching, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, and seizures.

Usage Instructions

• Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Your dosage is based on your condition and response to the medication.
• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose or stop taking this drug without first consulting your doctor.
• In the treatment of mental or emotional conditions, it may take up to two weeks for full benefit to be noticed.

Mellaril Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Certain tests (such as EKG and electrolytes) may be done as part of drug monitoring before and during therapy.

Read Before Using Mellaril (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of.

Warning

• Serious heart problems (QTc interval prolongation) have occurred in patients taking thioridazine.
• QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeats.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
• Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize the risk of this effect.
• This medicine should be used only when treatment with other drugs have failed.