Halodol Benefits & Uses

Halodol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Halodol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for sever condition
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for sever condition
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.05 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Halodol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Halodol is used -

Moderate

Akathisia
Dystonia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hallucinations

Mild

Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Weight gain
Headache
Tremor
Restlessness
पेट दर्द
Low energy
Restless (tossing and turning) sleep

Halodol Related Warnings

Is the use of Halodol safe for pregnant women?

Halodol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Halodol again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Halodol safe during breastfeeding?

Halodol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Halodol on the Kidneys?

Halodol does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Halodol on the Liver?

Halodol is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Halodol on the Heart?

Halodol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Halodol with Other Drugs

Halodol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Promethazine

Tramadol

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Propranolol

Timolol

Halodol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Halodol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Arrhythmia
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Tardive Dyskinesia
Parkinson's Disease
Dementia

Frequently asked Questions about Halodol

Is this Halodol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Halodol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Halodol can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Halodol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Halodol is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Halodol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Halodol

You can take Halodol with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Halodol

Consumption of alcohol and Halodol together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe