Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet

Quick info

Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, improving the person’s ability to think, feel, and behave. Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. It is important to take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Some common side effects include nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, sedation, abnormal heart rhythm, urinary retention, blurred vision, and nervousness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so 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. Inform your doctor if you have thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. Avoid alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/or allergy medication while taking this medicine. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, so eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid high-calorie snacks, and exercise regularly.

How it works

Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpromazine, Trihexyphenidyl, and Trifluoperazine. Chlorpromazine and Trifluoperazine are typical antipsychotics that work by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic that works on the nervous system and corrects some of the side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment.

Direction of 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. Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet is given for the treatment of schizophrenia.
• It is better to take Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
• Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position to prevent dizziness.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
• If you have diabetes, monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Schizonil SF 25mg/2mg/5mg Tablet may affect blood sugar levels.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when outdoors.
• Keep your regular doctor's appointments to check your progress.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dryness in mouth
• Sedation
• Abnormal heart rhythm
• Urinary retention
• Blurred vision
• Nervousness