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Haloperidol

An antipsychotic tablet used for psychotic disorders and the tics of Tourette's disorder.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • psychotic disorders
  • tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's disorder
  • severe behaviour problems in children, after other treatments fail

Common side effects

  • movement problems — shaking, stiffness, restlessness
  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • blurred vision
  • constipation

Cautions

  • can cause tardive dyskinesia — involuntary movements that may become permanent
  • neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, rigidity) — needs urgent help
  • heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation) reported, especially at high doses
  • not for people with Parkinson's disease

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, haloperidol tablets label, setid afb3ac3e-7459-42d3-b5ca-e0d6d27ced73 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations14

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
HaloperidolTablet2 mg—POM
HaloperidolTablet5 mg—POM
Haloperidol IpParenteral ( Injection )5mg/mlMFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before importhospital
Haloperidol IpOral Liquid2mg /ml (15ml)—POM
Haloperidol IpTablet ( Uncoated Tablet )0.25 mg—POM
Haloperidol IpTablet ( Uncoated Tablet )1.5 mg—POM
HalopidolTablet2 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
HalopidolTablet5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Manace Injection 5mg/mlParenteral ( Injection )5mg/mlState Trading Organization Plchospital
SerenaceOral Liquid2mg /ml (15ml)authorized medicine importersPOM
SerenaceParenteral ( Injection )5mg/mlauthorized medicine importershospital
SerenaceTablet ( Uncoated Tablet )0.25 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Serenace 1.5Tablet ( Uncoated Tablet )1.5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Serenace 5Tablet ( Uncoated Tablet )5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
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