Noanxit

• Anxiety and Depression: Used for anxiety, depression, apathy, psychogenic depression, depressive neuroses, masked depression, menopausal depressions, and dysphoria and depression in alcoholics and drug addicts.

This consists of two well known and well proven compounds: flupentixol-a neuroleptic with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties of its own when given in small doses, and melitracen-a bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties in low doses. In combination the compounds render a preparation with antidepressant, anxiolytic and activating properties.

Adult Dose: Usually 2 tablets daily in the morning and noon; in severe cases, the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets.

Elderly Dose: 1 tablet in the morning.

Maintenance Dose: Usually 1 tablet in the morning.

Common Side Effects: Side effects are rare at recommended doses; transient restlessness and insomnia may occur.

Use in Pregnancy: May be unsafe; animal studies have shown harmful effects; should preferably not be given during pregnancy.

Precautions:

• Flupenthixol + Melitracen may decrease alertness, affect vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy; do not drive if these symptoms occur.
• Avoid alcohol (can make drowsiness worse).
• Can cause changes in blood sugar levels; monitor blood sugar regularly.
• Inform doctor if you have liver disease, thyroid disorder, severe heart disease, or urinary disorder.
• Talk to doctor if sudden mood changes or suicidal thoughts occur.
• Let doctor know before undergoing any surgical procedure.

Overdose: Symptoms of intoxication by melitracen (anticholinergic nature) dominate; gastric lavage and activated charcoal; support respiratory and cardiovascular systems; do not use adrenaline; treat convulsions with diazepam and extrapyramidal symptoms with biperiden.

Storage: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degree C in a dry place. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.