Relitil 100mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Relitil 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat various disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychoses like paranoia (delusions and feeling extremely worried or nervous), mania (overactive behavior), anxiety, agitation, and dangerously impulsive behavior.
Relitil 100mg Tablet is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).
Relitil 100mg Tablet is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).
Uses of Relitil Tablet
Benefits of Relitil Tablet
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Relitil 100mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
In Treatment of Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Relitil 100mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilizes the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Relitil 100mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and can do daily activities more comfortably.
In Treatment of Anxiety
Relitil 100mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.
Side effects of Relitil Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Relitil
- Sleepiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Dryness in mouth
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Weight gain
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Urinary retention
- Constipation
- Muscle stiffness
How to use Relitil Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Relitil 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Relitil 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relitil 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relitil 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If the Relitil 100mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
If the Relitil 100mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
Driving
UNSAFE
Relitil 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Relitil 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Relitil 100mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A close monitoring is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A close monitoring is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Relitil 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Relitil 100mg Tablet affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Relitil 100mg Tablet as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Relitil 100mg Tablet can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenothiazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Relitil 100mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Relitil 100mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Relitil 100mg Tablet should not be used as a sleeping tablet
Is it good for anxiety?
It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels
Is Relitil 100mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Relitil 100mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Is it addictive?
Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria
Does Relitil 100mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Relitil 100mg Tablet helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.
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Name: Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
Address: Reliance Formulation Private Limited, 201-202, Anand Mangal-3, Rajnagar Club Road Ambabadi, Ahmedabad-380015, Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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