Haldol
Intended to support stable mental health, this treatment is designed to mitigate hallucinations and agitation in severe psychological conditions.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Haloperidol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Haldol vary by country.
Haldol details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Acute Psychosis · Tourette's Syndrome · Severe Agitation
- Alternative names
- Serenace
- Therapeutic class
- Typical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Butyrophenone
- Contraindications
- coma; severe central nervous system depression; parkinson's disease
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid driving if drowsy; regular ecg monitoring
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dry mouth; headache
- Moderate side effects
- tremor; muscle stiffness; restlessness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Originator
- Johnson & Johnson
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; lithium; cns depressants
- Age restrictions
- Dose must be individualized by a specialist.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Intended to support stable mental health, this treatment is designed to mitigate hallucinations and agitation in severe psychological conditions.
Mechanism of action
It works by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. By reducing the overactivity of dopamine, it helps normalize brain function and calm psychotic symptoms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if absolutely necessary; potential risk of movement disorders in the newborn. Breastfeeding: Avoid during treatment.
What you will receive
Haldol is the originator brand name, made by Johnson & Johnson. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Johnson & Johnson and do not ship the original Haldol.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Haloperidol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Haldol
Haldol features the active ingredient haloperidol, utilized to help manage the symptoms of schizophrenia, acute psychosis and Tourette’s syndrome. Commonly found under the brand name Serenace, this formulation from manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is provided in a 10mg tablet form. It serves as a standard option for patients requiring consistent therapeutic management.
Haldol availability in Asia
Haldol is registered across 14 markets, with established access in regions including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. For many expats and individuals living far from a local clinic, generic versions of haloperidol produced in India provide a practical alternative to the original brand. This treatment is best used under the ongoing guidance of a qualified doctor to ensure consistent support for long-term health needs.