Haloperidol5mg

• Low doses: nervousness, anxiety states and associated psychic disorders (irritability, aggressiveness, psychic lability, insomnia); functional disorders caused by anxiety states (trembling, thorax oppression, gastrointestinal hypermotility, digestive disorders); tics and stuttering; nausea and vomiting
• Higher doses: psychomotor agitation in mania, dementia, acute and chronic schizophrenia, alcoholism; delusions and hallucinations in acute and chronic schizophrenia, acute confusion; choreatic movements; behavior and character disorders in children

Adults (Oral):

• Moderate symptoms: 0.5-3 mg 2-3 times daily
• Severe symptoms: 3-5 mg 2-3 times daily
• Chronic or resistant: 3-6 mg 2-3 times daily
• Up to 100 mg daily if needed
• Elderly: 0.5-4.5 mg 2-3 times daily

Children: 50 microgram/kg body weight

Injection (IM/IV):

• Initially 2-10 mg, then every 4-8 hours, max 18 mg daily
• Severely disturbed patients: initial up to 18 mg

* Use as directed by the registered physician

Common Side Effects:

• Abnormality of voluntary movements
• Constipation
• Dryness in mouth
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Sleepiness
• Weight gain
• Headache
• Vertigo
• Insomnia
• Confusion
• Restlessness
• Anxiety

Precautions:

• Haloperidol may decrease alertness and affect vision - do not drive
• Avoid alcohol (increases dizziness)
• Inform doctor if you experience abnormal movements or difficulty controlling movements
• Avoid dehydration - drink plenty of fluids
• Heart function and electrolyte levels should be monitored
• Caution in severe liver or kidney disease