Common Weight gain, Sleepiness, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Akathisia, Dystonia, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism.

Common Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Erythematous rash, Itching, Dry skin.

Expert advice for Flupenthixol

Do not start or continue Flupenthixol and consult your doctor, if you are alergic to it.
Do not suddenly withdraw or discontinue therapy.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Flupenthixol can impair mental and physical coordination and, therefore, caution has to be taken before operating an automobile or machinery or engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and coordination.

Expert advice for Scarbic Lotion


Inform you doctor if you have any skin conditions or allergies to medicines, food or other substances, asthma, or if you have any other medical conditions. 
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes and wear gloves to avoid irritation to hands. If permethrin is accidentally introduced into the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. 
Apply the medication on small part of the hair to ensure it does not affect colored or permed hair before application to entire head.
Check hair for active infestation with lice or nits after one repetition of treatment after 14 days as you may be at risk of developing resistance to treatment.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
It should not take if patient is allergic to permethrin or any ingredient of its ingredients.
It should not given to children <6 months.

Q. What is Flupenthixol deconate?
Flupenthixol belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by increasing the amounts of chemical (serotonin), in the brain. Flupenthixol decanoate is a long-acting preparation of Flupenthixol for injection into the muscles, which may be given at a frequency ranging from once in a week to once in 4 weeks

Q. What is Flupenthixol used for?
Flupenthixol is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses which are disorders where individuals are unable to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally

Q. Why is Flupenthixol banned?
Flupenthixol in combination with melitracen is banned in india due to safety concern

Q. How does Flupenthixol work?
Flupenthixol belongs to a class of medication called as typical antipsychotic. It acts by normalizing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain in specific brain pathways that are responsible for causing symptoms of the disease.