Haloperidol (Haldol) is an anti psychotic medication.

Consult a paediatrician for the use of Haloperidol (Haldol) in children.

Swallow whole with a glass of water and take exactly as directed. This medicine maybe taken with or without food.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

•confusion
•difficulty breathing
•difficulty in speaking or swallowing
•difficulty passing urine, or sudden loss of bladder control
•dizziness or lightheadedness
•fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
•fever, chills, or sore throat
•hot, dry skin or lack of sweating
•loss of balance or difficulty walking
•seizures (convulsions)
•stiffness, spasms, trembling
•uncontrollable tongue or chewing movements, smacking lips or puffing cheeks
•uncontrollable muscle spasms, in the face hands, arms, or legs, twisting body movements
•unusual weakness or tiredness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

•alcohol
•atropine
•barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
•benztropine
•cabergoline
•carbamazepine
•dicyclomine
•dopamine
•doxercalciferol
•epinephrine
•levodopa or other medicines for Parkinson's disease
•lithium
•medicines for hay fever and other allergies
•medicines for fungal infections
•medicines for high blood pressure
•medicines for pain
•medicines to control heart rate
•other medicines for mental problems, like mental depression
•rifampin
•water pills

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

•blood disease
•breast cancer
•difficulty passing urine
•glaucoma
•head injury
•heart disease
•low blood calcium
•lung disease
•over-active thyroid
•Parkinson's disease
•prostate trouble
•seizures (convulsions)
•tobacco smoker
•an unusual or allergic reaction to haloperidol, tartrazine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Haloperidol (Haldol) medicine is used in the treatment of psychotic disorders such as halluciantions, delusions, hostility.

Haloperidol (Haldol) is also used to treat children with severe behavioral problems.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C, away from heat and moisture.

Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Avoid extreme temperatures.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medicines without consulting your doctor first.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you conceive whilst on a course with Haloperidol (Haldol) inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking Haloperidol (Haldol).