Chlorpromazine (By Mouth)

Chlorpromazine (klor-PROE-ma-zeen)

Treats mental disorders, severe behavior disorders, severe hiccups, or severe nausea and vomiting. Belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines.

Brand Name(s):

Thorazine
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to chlorpromazine or any other phenothiazine drug (such as Compazinereg;, Mellarilreg;).

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid

• Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often. Do not stop using chlorpromazine unless your doctor tells you to.
  
• You may take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
  
• Do not crush or chew the tablet or capsule.
  
• Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or measuring cup. You may mix the syrup with fruit juice, milk, soda pop, coffee, tea, water, pudding, or applesauce.
  

If a dose is missed:

• Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
  
• If it is nearly time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  
• You should not use two doses at the same time.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Keep your medicine at room temperature, away from heat, direct light, and moisture. Do not freeze.
  
• Keep all medicine away from children.
  

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using antacids, blood thinners (such as Coumadinreg;), seizure medicine (such as Dilantinreg;), ulcer medicine (such as Tagametreg;), propranolol (Inderalreg;), or water pills (such as Dyazidereg;).
  
• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking drugs such as sleeping pills, cold or hay fever medicine, sedatives, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, or narcotic pain killers unless approved by your doctor.