What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Thioridazine comes as a tablet, liquid suspension, and liquid concentrate to be taken orally. It is usually taken two to four times a day.
Take thioridazine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Your doctor may want to monitor your heartbeats and obtain a blood sample before starting and periodically during treatment with thioridazine.
Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water, and either with or without food.
Shake the suspension (Mellaril-SŪ) well before using it.
To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid forms of thioridazine with a dropper or a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, and not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
The liquid concentrate can be mixed with 2 to 4 ounces of water or a suitable juice. Each dose should be mixed just prior to taking.
Do not let the liquid concentrate touch your skin or clothes.
Throw away any discolored liquid.
Do not stop taking thioridazine without first talking to your doctor. It may be several weeks before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time.
Why is this medication prescribed?
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose