MedicinePOMEssential

Fluphenazine

A long-acting antipsychotic injection for people with chronic schizophrenia needing prolonged treatment.

Clinical information

Common uses

long-term treatment of chronic schizophrenia

Cautions

not for people with certain brain damage, coma or severe depression
not with blood disorders or liver damage
not for children under 12

Interactions

large doses of hypnotics (sleeping medicines) — avoid

Pregnancy: safety not established — weigh risks and benefits

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Fluphenazine decanoate injection label, setid 1842a678-c32b-4e81-998e-597fc370fb9e (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Fluphenazine	Parenteral ( Injection )	25mg/ml	—	POM