Take orally with water, usually once daily in the morning to avoid insomnia. Can be taken with or without food.

Flupenthixol acts as a dopamine receptor antagonist, primarily blocking D1 and D2 receptors. At low doses, it also has antidepressant and anxiolytic effects, possibly due to its effect on noradrenergic and serotonergic systems.

• •Hypersensitivity to flupenthixol or other thioxanthenes
• •Acute alcohol, barbiturate or opioid intoxication
• •Circulatory collapse
• •Depressed level of consciousness
• •Coma
• •Bone marrow depression
• •Phaeochromocytoma
• •Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal impairment

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Symptoms include somnolence, coma, extrapyramidal symptoms, hypotension, shock, hyperthermia/hypothermia. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive, maintain airway, monitor cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal may be considered.

Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed and the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks. Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during the third trimester are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms. Excreted in breast milk, caution advised. Consult a doctor.