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Relitil 25mg Tablet

Chlorpromazine (25mg)

by Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd

strip of 10 tablets

About this medicine

Relitil 25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat various disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychoses like paranoia (delusions and feeling extremely worried or nervous), mania (overactive behavior), anxiety, agitation, and dangerously impulsive behavior. Relitil 25mg Tablet is also used for controlling intractable hiccups, feeling or being sick (nausea), and autism (learning and communication difficulties). This medicine belongs to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which act on the central nervous system. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave. Relitil 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any liver disease, thyroid or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or any heart disease. If you are diabetic, it is important to monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.

Uses

  • Treatment of Schizophrenia
  • Treatment of Mania
  • Treatment of Anxiety

Benefits

In treatment of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Relitil 25mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

How it works

Relitil 25mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Relitil 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common side effects

  • Sleepiness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Weight gain
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Muscle stiffness

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Relitil 25mg Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relitil 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relitil 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. If the Relitil 25mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
DrivingUNSAFE
Relitil 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Relitil 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Relitil 25mg Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A close monitoring is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Relitil 25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick facts

Chemical Class
Phenothiazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
Neuro cns
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics

Frequently asked questions

Is Relitil 25mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?

Relitil 25mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Relitil 25mg Tablet should not be used as a sleeping tablet

Is it good for anxiety?

It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Is Relitil 25mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?

No. Relitil 25mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Is it addictive?

Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria

Does Relitil 25mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?

It has been observed that Relitil 25mg Tablet helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.

Product details

Manufacturer
Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
Salt composition
Chlorpromazine (25mg)
Pack
strip of 10 tablets
Dosage form
Tablet
Storage
Store below 30°C

The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.