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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Flupentixol + Melitracen). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Flunxit is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Flupentixol + Melitracen combines two well known and well proven compounds. Flupentixol is a neuroleptic that has anxiolytic and antidepressant properties of its own when given in small doses. Melitracen is a bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties in low doses. Together they give a preparation with antidepressant, anxiolytic and activating properties.
After oral administration, the maximal serum concentration is reached in about 4 hours for flupentixol and in about 4 hours for melitracen. The biological half-life of flupentixol is about 35 hours, and that of melitracen is about 19 hours. Taking the two together does not seem to change the pharmacokinetic properties of either compound.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults usually take 2 tablets by mouth each day, in the morning and at noon. In severe cases, the morning dose may be raised to 2 tablets. Elderly patients take 1 tablet in the morning.
For maintenance, the usual dose is 1 tablet by mouth in the morning. If a patient has insomnia or severe restlessness, a sedative is recommended as additional treatment during the acute phase.
Side Effects
Side effects are rare at the recommended doses of Flupentixol + Melitracen. When they do occur, they may be temporary restlessness and insomnia.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
If a patient has earlier been treated with tranquillizers that have a sedative effect, these should be withdrawn gradually when starting Flupentixol + Melitracen.
Contraindications
Flupentixol + Melitracen should not be used straight after a heart attack, during the immediate recovery phase. It is also not for people with defects in bundle-branch conduction, or untreated narrow-angle glaucoma. Acute alcohol, barbiturate and opiate intoxications are further contraindications. Don't give this tablet to a patient who has received an MAO-inhibitor within two weeks. It is also not recommended for excitable or overactive patients, because its activating effect may exaggerate these characteristics.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Doctors prefer that Flupentixol + Melitracen tablets are not given during pregnancy or while a woman is breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
In an overdose of Flupentixol + Melitracen, the signs of melitracen poisoning come first, and they are mostly anticholinergic in nature. Extrapyramidal symptoms from flupentixol are seen more rarely.
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Gastric lavage should be done as soon as possible, and activated charcoal may be given. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems need supportive measures. Epinephrine (adrenaline) must not be used for these patients. Convulsions may be treated with diazepam, and extrapyramidal symptoms with biperiden.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Flupentixol + Melitracen in a dry place, at a temperature not above 30°C. Protect it from light, and keep it out of reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Flunxit 0.5 mg+10 mg
What is Flunxit 0.5 mg+10 mg Tablet?
Flunxit 0.5 mg+10 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Flupentixol + Melitracen. It is made by Albion Specialized Pharma Limited. It belongs to the Combined anxiolytics & anti-depressant drugs group of medicines.
What is Flunxit used for?
Flunxit is used for: Depression, Anxiety.
What are the side effects of Flunxit?
Side effects are rare at the recommended doses of Flupentixol + Melitracen. When they do occur, they may be temporary restlessness and insomnia.
Can I take Flunxit during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Doctors prefer that Flupentixol + Melitracen tablets are not given during pregnancy or while a woman is breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Flunxit?
In an overdose of Flupentixol + Melitracen, the signs of melitracen poisoning come first, and they are mostly anticholinergic in nature. Extrapyramidal symptoms from flupentixol are seen more rarely. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Flunxit?
Keep Flupentixol + Melitracen in a dry place, at a temperature not above 30°C. Protect it from light, and keep it out of reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Flunxit?
Some medicines can interact with Flupentixol + Melitracen, for example: Adrenaline, Noradrenaline. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Pentixol by Techno Drugs Ltd., Satipara, Narshingdi has the same ingredient and strength for ৳3.00 per unit, compared with ৳5.31 for Flunxit. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Flunxit?
Flunxit is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.