Melleril is an antipsychotic drug that has active substance Thioridazine.
This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of psychological disorders such as dementia and depression. The action of Melleril consists in altering the functioning of the neurotransmitters, reducing the abnormal behaviors and having sedative effect.
Indications of Melleril
Dementia (in the elderly); neurotic depression; alcohol dependence; behavior disorder (children); psychosis.
Melleril price
The 200 mg Melleril box containing 20 tablets costs approximately 53 reais.
Side Effects of Melleril
Skin rash; dry mouth; constipation; lack of appetite; nausea; vomiting; Headache; increased heart rate; gastritis; insomnia; feeling hot or cold; sweating; dizziness; tremors; vomiting.
Contraindications of Melleril
Pregnant or lactating women; severe cardiovascular disease; brain disease; damage to the brain or nervous system; bone marrow depression; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Melleril
Oral use
Adults up to 65 years
- Psychosis : Initiate treatment with 50 to 100 mg of Melleril per day, divided into 3 doses. Increase the dose gradually.
Seniors
- Psychosis : Initiate treatment with the administration of 25 mg of Melleril per day, divided into 3 doses.
- Neurotic depression; alcohol dependence; Dementia : Initiate treatment with the administration of 25 mg of Melleril per day, divided into 3 doses. The maintenance dose is 20 to 200 mg daily.
