Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Flupenthixol
Drug Class
Antidepressants
What is Pentoxol-M?
Uses
Melitracen (HCl) is a tricyclic antidepressant with actions and effects similar to amitriptyline. Melitracen (HCl) is given orally in the...
How It Works
It is of Synthetic origin. The Molecular Weight of Melitracen (HCl) is 327.90.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
25 mg — 12 hourly
Gradually increased to 225 mg if necessary. Frequency may be increased upto 3 times/day if needed.
Safety Alerts
Acute alcohol, barbiturate and opiate intoxications, narrow angle glaucoma, immediate recovery phase after myo-cardial infarction, defects in bundle-branch conduction, excitable or overactive patients
Patients who have received a MAO-inhibitor within two weeks
Important Warnings
Previously treatment with tranquilizers with sedative effect should be withdrawn gradually
Side Effects
Abnormal dreamsalopeciabruxismepistaxisfatigueparaesthesiapyrexiarestlessnesssinusitisconfusionmenstrual disturbancesmydriasisoedemapruritussyncope
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
barbiturates and other CNS depressants. MAO-inhibitors. Neuroleptics. Guanethidine. Adrenaline
Noradrenaline.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Inj Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 187.6
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 18.76 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 542
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 187.6
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Flupenthixol, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Flupenscot
25mg/ml
+ Fluphenazine Decanoate
Rs 144.29
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Flupenscot
25mg
+ Fluphenazine Decanoate
Rs 144.29 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
Often Bought Together
Dipof — Dipof Capsules 3Mg/25Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 10 Capsules) Rs 109.7Vornue — Vornue Tablets 10Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)Rs 416.08Olanzaget — Olanzaget Tablets 6Mg/25Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)Rs 205.17Talopex — Talopex Tablets 5Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 14 Tablets)Rs 256.62Serloft — Serloft Tablets 50Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 185
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