CHLORPROMAZINE TABLET 100 MG

WHAT CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR

Chlorpromazine tablets belong to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which act on the central nervous system. They are used to treat the following conditions: schizophrenia and other psychoses particularly paranoia (delusions and feelings of persecution), mania (overactive behaviour and hypomania (elated moods and excitability), anxiety, agitation and violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour.

Chlorpromazine is also used for prolonged periods of hiccups, feeling or being sick (when other drugs have failed), to lower body temperature and for childhood schizophrenia and autism (learning and communication difficulties).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS DO NOT TAKE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU

are allergic (hypersensitive) to Chlorpromazine, other phenothiazines or to any of the other ingredients in the tablets (see Section 6). Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
have a low number of blood cells (bone marrow depression)
have an increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
are taking a dopaminergic antiparkinsonism drug
are breast-feeding
are taking citalopram or escitalopram
have a history of low white blood cell count
have urine retention due to a prostate disorder.

CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS WITH ALCOHOL

Alcohol must not be used with Chlorpromazine. This is because alcohol can increase the effects of Chlorpromazine and cause serious breathing problems.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before having this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. The following symptoms may occur in newborn babies of mothers that have used Chlorpromazine in the last trimester (last three months) of their pregnancy: shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems and difficulty in feeding. If your baby develops any of these symptoms you may need to contact your doctor.

Do not breast-feed if you are being given Chlorpromazine. This is because small amounts may pass into the mother’s milk. If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Chlorpromazine may make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant due to it reducing her fertility.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

This medicine may cause some people, especially elderly patients, to become drowsy, dizzy, light-headed, clumsy, unsteady or less alert than normal. If you are affected, do not drive or operate dangerous machinery.

CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS CONTAIN LACTOSE

If a doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, check with your doctor before taking these tablets, as they contain a type of sugar called lactose.

HOW TO TAKE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

You will be prescribed the lowest dose needed to control your symptoms. Do not stop taking your medicine or change the dose unless your doctor tells you to.

The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water.

IF YOU DON’T FEEL BETTER

If you don’t feel the tablets are working as well after you have taken them for a short time (3-4 days), do not increase the dose; instead check with your doctor.

IF YOU TAKE MORE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS THAN YOU SHOULD

If you accidentally take more tablets or somebody else takes any tablets, contact a doctor or go to your nearest hospital casualty department at once. Take any remaining tablets with you and the container or packaging, so they can be identified.

IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS

If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

IF YOU STOP TAKING CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS

Withdrawal symptoms can occur after you stop treatment (see Section 4), so gradual withdrawal is advisable. Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist

HOW TO STORE CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS

Do not store above 25°C.Store in a dry place, protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. . Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION WHAT CHLORPROMAZINE TABLETS CONTAIN

The active ingredient (which makes the tablets work) is chlorpromazine hydrochloride.
The tablets also contain The Other ingredients are croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, magnesium stearate.
The tablet coating is made of hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, sodium citrate and the colouring agent titanium dioxide.
The tablets are round, white, and film coated.