| Active Ingredient | HALOPERIDOL |
| Therapeutic Class | BUTYROPHENES |
| Indications | Symptomatic treatment of psychotic disorders. |
| Caution | Extrapy ramidal side effects common but little drowsiness. May develop hypotension and cholinergic effects. Not approved in children less than 3yrs of age. C.f. prescribing in liver and renal disea More ... |
| Dose Range |
Adult: 0.5-5mg 2-3 times daily to a maximum of 30mg daily in divided doses. i.m: initially 2-10mg then every 4-8 hours according to response to total max. of 18mg daily. Pediatric 3-12 yrs: (15- 40kg) Initial dose: 0.25mg-0.5mg/day in 2-3 divided doses i |
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