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A prescription medication FDA approved for the management of schizophrenia.
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This medication is a typical antipsychotic available in an oral tablet, oral solution, or oral suspension.
The recommended starting dose for adults and teenagers is 50–100 mg given one to three times a day. The recommended maximum daily dose is 800 mg. For children 6–12 years of age the recommended starting dose is 10–25 mg given two or three times a day. Dosages for children may be based on body weight and size.
This medication may be taken with or without food. Avoid drinking alcohol and taking antacids within 2 h of taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease, history of seizure disorder, or other medical conditions. Mellaril® may cause QTc prolongation, a potentially serious heart problem.
Some side effects are listed here: twitching or muscle movements you cannot control, muscle spasms,...
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Fornoff, A. (2011). Mellaril®. In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_1749
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