HALOPERIDOL TABLETS I.P 0.25 MG TABLET | ERILOP-0.25

Haloperidol tablets are used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and behavioral problems that affects the person’s ability to think, feel, and behave normally. It belongs to a category of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is highly beneficial in the treatment of  Huntington’s disease which is the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and Tourette’s syndrome disease involves unwanted sounds or repetitive movements. The medicine works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. 

Take the Haloperidol tablets as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, chew or break the tablets as it may irritate the mouth. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water, with or without food. Some users may experience a few side effects such as Agitation, insomnia, Extrapyramidal symptoms, muscle spasm, and headache.. Do not take Haloperidol tablets if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. Store the Haloperidol tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

Medical Benefits of Clonazepam Tablets

Haloperidol tablets are primarily used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. The medicine belongs to the category of drugs called antipsychotics. The medication works by blocking certain receptors in the brain called dopamine (D2) receptors. This decreases the levels of dopamine, a nerve chemical. This offer benefits such as the rebalancing of dopamine to improve thinking, mood, and behaviour. 

Directions For Use 

Carefully, read the description label given along the tablets. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets as it may irritate the mouth. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take the medicine with or without water to avoid an upset stomach. 

Side Effects of Haloperidol Tablets

Mostly the side effects of  Haloperidol Tablets are mild to moderate and do not last for a long time. The side effects may not be the same in everyone as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the therapy. Inform your doctor in case the side effects persist with time or get severe. The range of side effects noticed on using the Haloperidol Tablets are mentioned as follows: 

• Agitation
• Difficulty sleeping or sleepiness
• Headache
• Delusions (a false belief about the things which are not there)
• Hallucinations (perception of feeling, seeing, and hearing things that are not there)
• Depression
• Abnormal muscle tension
• Dizziness, including sitting or standing up
• Fast or upward eye movements, uncontrollable eye movements
• Blurred vision
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation

Safety Precautions and Warnings 

1. Avoid consuming alcohol with Haloperidol Tablets as it may interact and cause adverse side effects. 

2. Do not take Haloperidol Tablets without a doctor’s consultation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby. 

3. Store the Haloperidol Tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

4. Do not drive or get involved in driving or other mental activity as Haloperidol Tablets may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances. 

5. Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor and do not indulge in the overdosage of the medicine.