Meltix Tablet

Uses of Meltix Tablet

Depression

How does Meltix Tablet work?

It combines Flupenthixol and Melitracen. Flupenthixol blocks dopamine action, while Melitracen increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain to regulate mood and treat depression.

Side Effects of Meltix Tablet

In the recommended doses, side effects are rare. These could be transient restlessness and insomnia.

Quick Suggestions:

• Use caution while driving or doing tasks requiring concentration.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
• Inform your doctor about medical conditions before taking Meltix.
• Report sudden mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
• Inform healthcare providers about Meltix before undergoing surgery.

Indication of Meltix Tablet

Flupentixol and Melitracen tablet is indicated in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Apathy
• Psychogenic depression
• Depressive neuroses
• Masked depression
• Psychosomatic affections accompanied by anxiety and apathy
• Menopausal depressions
• Dysphoria and depression in alcoholics and drug addicts

Pharmacology

Flupentixol and Melitracen combination provides antidepressant, anxiolytic, and activating properties. Flupentixol is a neuroleptic with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, while Melitracen is a bipolar thymoleptic with activating properties in low doses.

Dosage & Administration of Meltix Tablet

• Adults: Usually 2 tablets orally daily in the morning and noon. In severe cases, the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets.
• Elderly patients: 1 tablet in the morning.
• Maintenance dose: Usually 1 tablet orally in the morning. In cases of insomnia or severe restlessness, additional treatment with a sedative in the acute phase is recommended.

Take as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole. May be taken with or without food, but at the same time each day.

In cases of overdosage, symptoms of intoxication by melitracen, especially of anticholinergic nature, dominate. More rarely extrapyramidal symptoms due to flupentixol occur. Symptomatic and supportive measures are recommended.

Interaction

Meltix Tablet may enhance the response to alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants. Simultaneous administration of MAO inhibitors may cause hypertensive crises.

Contraindications

• The immediate recovery phase after myocardial infarction
• Defects in bundle-branch conduction
• Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
• Acute alcohol, barbiturate, and opiate intoxications
• This tablet should not be given to patients who have received an MAO inhibitor within two weeks.

Pregnancy & Lactation

This tablet should preferably not be given during pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions & Warnings

If previously the patient has been treated with tranquilizers with sedative effect these should be withdrawn gradually.

Storage Conditions:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.