Flupentixol BP + Melitracen INN
Composition : Each Film Coated Tablet Contains Flupentixol dihydrochloride
BP equivalent to 0.5mg Flupentixol and melitracen
hydrochloride
INN equivalent to 10mg melitracen.
Indications : Diconten is indicated for- Anxiety, Depression, Apathy, Psychogenic
depression, Depressive neuroses, Psychosomatic affections accompanied by
anxiety and apathy,
Menopausal
depression, Depression in alcoholics and drug-addicts.
Dosage & Administration : Adults: Usually 2 tablets daily: Morning and noon.
In severe cases the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets the maximum dose
is 4 tablets daily. Elderly patients: 1 tablet in the morning. In severe cases
1 tablet in the morning and 1 at noon, Maintenance dose : Usually 1 tablet in
tne morning. Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation
: Diconten should preferably not be given during pregnancy and
lactation.
Packing : Diconten : 4 x 14's tablets in blister pack.