dexit 0.5mg/10mg tablet - Flupenthixol (0.5mg) + Melitracen (10mg) medicine

dexit 0.5mg/10mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Daksh Pharma Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jul 1, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 01, 2026

What is dexit 0.5mg/10mg tablet used for?

Ambulax-FM Tablet (Flupenthixol + Melitracen) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Flupenthixol (0.5mg) + Melitracen (10mg), which Flupenthixol blocks dopamine D1/D2 receptors; Melitracen inhibits serotonin and . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Flupenthixol + Melitracen
  • Manufacturer: Daksh Pharma Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š dexit 0.5mg/10mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Depression with anxiety, psychotic disorders, mood disorders

Off-label uses: Chronic pain, insomnia, agitation in dementia

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Flupenthixol + Melitracen
Brand NameAmbulax-FM Tablet
ManufacturerDaksh Pharma Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassAntipsychotic + Antidepressant
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally
DistributionDistributes widely in body tissues, crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingFlupenthixol: ~99%; Melitracen: ~90%
MetabolismHepatic via CYP2D6 and other enzymes
Half-LifeFlupenthixol: 35 hours; Melitracen: 12-24 hours
ExcretionRenal and fecal
BioavailabilityFlupenthixol: 40-50%; Melitracen: ~70%
Onset of Action1-2 weeks for therapeutic effect
Peak Plasma TimeFlupenthixol: 4-10 hours; Melitracen: 2-4 hours
Duration of ActionLong-acting due to depot properties

How It Works

Flupenthixol blocks dopamine D1/D2 receptors; Melitracen inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake

Mechanism Steps

1Flupenthixol blocks dopamine D1/D2 receptors in mesolimbic pathway, reducing positive symptoms of psychosis
2Melitracen inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, increasing their synaptic levels
3Combination provides synergistic antidepressant and antipsychotic effects

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take dexit 0.5mg/10mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of dexit 0.5mg/10mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Weight gain
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Tardive dyskinesia
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • QT prolongation
  • Seizures

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • Jaundice
  • Photosensitivity

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Major Hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome
Warfarin Moderate Increased anticoagulant effect
Alcohol Major Enhanced CNS depression

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • Linezolid
  • Methylene Blue
  • Other CNS depressants
  • QT-prolonging drugs

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Antihypertensives
  • Anticholinergics
  • Lithium
  • SSRIs
  • SNRIs

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Cimetidine
  • Oral contraceptives

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase levels

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; increased CNS depression

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, recent MI, severe CNS depression, narrow-angle glaucoma, concurrent MAOI use

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

ECG, liver function, blood pressure, mental status, extrapyramidal symptoms

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care, ECG monitoring, activated charcoal, benzodiazepines for seizures

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jul 01, 2026

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