What Is Neulactil Used For?

Neulactil contains periciazine, which belongs to a group of medicines called phenothiazines. It helps manage various mental health conditions and behavioral symptoms.

Primary Uses

Neulactil is prescribed to treat patients who feel very anxious and/or tense. It helps control symptoms such as impulsiveness and aggression. It’s also used for patients with severe mental conditions where a person loses contact with reality and is unable to think and judge clearly.

How It Works

Neulactil belongs to a group of medicines called phenothiazines that work on brain chemicals to help control symptoms of mental health conditions.

How to Take Neulactil

Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you exactly how many tablets to take each day based on your condition and other medicines you may be taking.

Dosage Instructions

Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. Take Neulactil at about the same time each day for best results. It doesn’t matter if you take it before or after food. Continue taking it for as long as your doctor tells you – Neulactil helps control your condition but doesn’t cure it.

What If You Miss a Dose?

If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose when scheduled. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, then return to your normal schedule. Don’t take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Available Tablet Strengths

Side Effects

Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.

Common Side Effects

These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:

• Changes in body temperature
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness when standing up
• Nasal stuffiness
• Dry mouth
• Swelling of hands, ankles, feet
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Unusual breast milk secretion
• Breast growth in males
• Insomnia
• Agitation or aggressiveness
• Mood changes or anxiety
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Increased sunburn sensitivity
• Skin color changes
• Difficulty passing urine
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Sexual problems

Important Warnings

There are several important conditions and situations where Neulactil should not be used or requires special caution.

Who Should Not Take Neulactil

Do not use if you’re allergic to periciazine or any ingredients, have circulatory disorders, blood or bone marrow disorders, certain types of glaucoma, are receiving spinal anesthetics, have uncontrolled seizures, liver problems, phaeochromocytoma, difficulty passing urine or prostate problems, or are taking Parkinson’s disease medicines.

Medical Conditions to Discuss

Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, decreased thyroid activity, heart problems, blood clots or family history of blood clots, bowel problems, dementia, diabetes, adrenal gland tumor, muscle weakness, glaucoma, prostate problems, low potassium levels, or brain damage.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Neulactil is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Babies exposed to antipsychotic medicines during the third trimester may experience breathing problems, feeding difficulties, spasms, restlessness, and withdrawal symptoms after delivery.

Drug Interactions

Many medicines can interfere with Neulactil and affect how it works. Always tell your doctor about all medicines you’re taking.

• Sedatives and sleep medicines
• Sedative antihistamines for allergies
• Blood pressure medicines
• Mental illness medicines (antidepressants, antipsychotics)
• Heart rhythm medicines (amiodarone, quinidine, disopyramide)
• Heart rate medicines (diltiazem, verapamil)
• Potassium-reducing medicines (diuretics, laxatives)
• Heart rate affecting medicines (methadone, pentamidine)
• Adrenaline (epinephrine)
• Desferrioxamine for iron removal
• Lithium for mood swings
• CYP2D6 enzyme medicines like amitriptyline
• Anticholinergics for stomach cramps and Parkinson’s
• Infection treatment medicines
• Diabetes medicines
• Epilepsy or seizure medicines

Alcohol & Driving

Neulactil can affect your ability to drive safely and interact dangerously with alcohol.

Alcohol

Alcohol should be completely avoided while taking Neulactil. Drinking alcohol can make dizziness and light-headedness much worse.

Driving and Operating Machinery

Be very careful before driving or using machines until you know how Neulactil affects you. This medicine can cause dizziness, blurred vision, and drowsiness. Don’t drive if you experience these effects.

Temperature Regulation

Neulactil may put you at risk of overheating or becoming too cold, especially during hot or very cold weather if you’re over 65 years old. Also, you may become extra sensitive to sunlight – avoid exposure and protect your eyes from strong sunlight.

Storage

Keep tablets in their original pack until it’s time to take them. Store in a cool, dry place protected from light where temperature stays below 25°C. Don’t store in the bathroom, near sinks, in cars, or on window sills. Keep away from moisture, heat, and sunlight, and out of reach of children.

Overdose Information

If you take too much Neulactil, you need urgent medical attention immediately. Call the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26 in Australia or 0800 764 766 in New Zealand), contact your doctor, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, low body temperature, low blood pressure, shaking, stiffness, unusual heart beats, muscle twitching, difficulty swallowing and breathing, convulsions, and loss of consciousness leading to coma.

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