It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.
Depression- Initial: 25 mg 3 times per day. Maintenance: 20-200 mg/day.
Thioridazine, Mellaril
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: PO- Schizophrenia- Initial: 50-100; 3 times per day. Max: 800 mg/day in 2-4 divided doses.Depression- Initial: 25 mg 3 times per day. Maintenance: 20-200 mg/day.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with decreased level of consciousness, severe high or low blood pressure, low levels of potassium in the blood, abnormal heart function test (ECG), who are taking antiarrhythmic drugs, antidepressants, and hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Thioridazine
This medication is a tranquilizer, prescribed for schizophrenia.Trade Names/Brand Names of Thioridazine
India :
Thoraplan |
Zina |
Melozine (10mg) |
Iorid |
Melozine (25mg) |
Tensaril (10mg) |
Thiozid |
Ridazin (50mg) |
Melleril (100mg) |
Sycoril
International :
Thioridazine, Mellaril
