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Indication Dosage

Chlorpromazine is a medication used to treat various mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It helps to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, agitation, and extreme mood swings, making it easier for people to manage their daily lives and feel better.

Schizophrenia And Other Psychoses, Mania, Severe Anxiety (short-term), Psychomotor Agitation, Excitement, And Violent Or Dangerously Impulsive Behavior: 

Oral: 

• Adult: Initially 25 Mg 3 Times A Day, Adjusted According To Response, Alternatively Initially 75 Mg Once Daily At Night, Adjusted According To Response; Maintenance 75-300 Mg Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 1 G Daily, This Dose May Be Required In Psychoses; Use A Third To Half Adult Dose In The Elderly Or Debilitated Patients 
• Children 1-6 Yrs: 500 Mcg/kg Every 4-6 Hr Adjusted According To Response, Max 40 Mg/day;
• 6-12 Yrs: 10 Mg 3 Times Daily, Adjusted According To Response, Max 75 Mg/day; 
• 12-18 Yrs: 25 Mg 3 Times Daily Or 75 Mg At Night, Adjusted According To Response, To the Usual Maintenance Dose Of 75-300 Mg Daily (up To 1 Gm Daily May Be Required). 

Intractable Hiccup: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 25-50 Mg 3-4 Times A Day 

Relief Of Acute Symptoms Of Psychoses: 

By Deep IM Inj: 

• Adult: 25-50 Mg Every 6-8 Hours 
• Children 1-6 Yr: 500 Mcg/kg Every 6-8 Hr, Max 40 Mg Day; 
• 6-12 Yr: 500 Mcg/kg Every 6-8 Hr, Max 75 Mg Day; 
• 12-18 Yr: 25-50 Mg Every 6-8 Hr Until Vomiting Stops. 

Nausea And Vomiting Of Terminal Illness (where Other Drugs Have Failed Or Inappropriate): 

Oral: 

• Adult: 10-25 Mg Every 4-6 Hours 
• Children 1-5 Yrs: 500 Mcg/kg Every 4-6 Hrs; Maximum 40 Mg Per Day; 
• 6-11 Years: 500 Mcg/kg Every 4-6 Hrs; Maximum 75 Mg Per Day; 
• 12-17 Yrs: 10-25 Mg Every 4-6 Hours 

By Deep IM Inj: 

• Adult: Initially 25 Mg, Then 25-50 Mg Every 3-4 Hours until Vomiting Stops 
• Children 1-5 Yrs: 500 Mcg/kg Every 6-8 Hours; Maximum 40 Mg Per Day; 
• 6-11 Yrs: 500 Mcg/kg Every 6-8 Hours; Maximum 75 Mg Per Day; 
• 12-17 Yrs: Initially 25 Mg, Then 25-50 Mg Every 3-4 Hours Until Vomiting Stops

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