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