Equilid is a medicine that improves mood. This oral antipsychotic acts on the receptors of a substance called dopamine causing the state of mind to improve.
This medicine can also be found in pharmacies under the name Dogmatil.
Indications
Severe behavioral disorder; neurotic state with inhibition; psychosis.
Side effects
Breast enlargement (in the man); milk flow through the breasts; increased blood pressure; dry mouth; Headache; weakness, drowsiness; dizziness; tremors; skin rash.
Contraindications
Pregnancy 1st trimester; Parkinson's disease; epilepsy; porphyria; suspected of pheochromocytoma.
Mode of Use
Oral use
Adults
- Psychosis: 200 to 600 mg per day, divided into 3 doses.
- Neurotic state with inhibition: 100-200 mg per day, divided into 3 shots
Children
- Severe behavior disorder: 5 mg per kg body weight per day, divided into 3 doses.
