Mellaril
Mellaril is a medication that is used for treating schizophrenia in adults and children who have not responded well to other treatments. While the drug cannot cure schizophrenia, it can help control symptoms. Mellaril, which is available by prescription, comes in tablet form and is usually taken two to four times daily. Side effects of Mellaril can include drowsiness, constipation, and a dry mouth.
Part of a group of drugs known as "typical
antipsychotics," Mellaril
® (
thioridazine) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat
schizophrenia in people who have not responded well to other antipsychotic medications.
Mellaril was originally manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Although brand-name Mellaril is no longer being made,
generic Mellaril is still available. Generic Mellaril is manufactured by several different companies.
Mellaril belongs to a group of medications called typical (or first-generation) antipsychotic medications. In particular, it is part of a group of medications called phenothiazines. It is not entirely known exactly how Mellaril works. However, it is known that the drug blocks or lessens the effects of dopamine, a chemical in the brain. Dopamine may be elevated in people with schizophrenia.