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Catedix 50 Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS
Last updated on 12 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM (IST)
Catedix 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave).
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General Information

Contains

Clozapine (50mg)

Marketer

Psychocare Health Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Catedix 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, visual disturbance, and decreased blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not get better or worse.

Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if your suffering from high body temperature and muscle stiffness (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), have had abnormal tongue or face movements (dyskinesia), heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fits (epilepsy), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), or liver problems.

Uses of Catedix Tablet

Benefits of Catedix Tablet

Schizophrenia
Catedix 50 Tablet is used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia, especially in people who haven't responded well to other treatments. It helps reduce hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and extreme mood changes, making it easier to think clearly, stay calm, and take part in everyday activities.

Side effects of Catedix Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Catedix
  • Excessive salivation
  • Weight gain
  • Anticholinergic effects
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting
  • Constipation
  • Fever
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Fast heart rate
  • Drowsiness
  • Seizure
  • Vertigo
  • Sweating

How to use Catedix Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Catedix 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Catedix Tablet works

Catedix 50 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotics. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.

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Quick tips

  • Catedix 50 Tablet helps treat schizophrenia in people for whom other medicines are ineffective or not tolerated.
  • Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time everyday.
  • It can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • It may cause low blood pressure and dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.
  • It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.
  • Do not stop taking Catedix 50 Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Catedix 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Catedix 50 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Catedix 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Catedix 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

UNSAFE
Catedix 50 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver

Liver

UNSAFE
Catedix 50 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Catedix with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Haloperidol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Clozapine with Haloperidol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appetite or nausea and consult your doctor if you experience them. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.
Life-threatening

Haloperidol (Injection Route)

Do not consume Clozapine with Haloperidol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appetite or nausea and consult your doctor if you experience them. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.
Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Domperidone with Clozapine.
Severe

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.
Severe

Alprazolam (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, tremors, sleep disturbances or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Like many medicines, Catedix 50 Tablet does not work straight away. You might start feeling more calm and relaxed after a few weeks of taking this medicine.
Catedix 50 Tablet is an antipsychotic drug used to treat manic episodes and Schizophrenia, a mood disorder. It shortens the time to recovery and prevents mania from returning. It is also used to reduce the risk of suicidal behavior in people with Schizophrenia.
Yes, Catedix 50 Tablet helps calm the mind and decreases the level of anxiety and aggressive behavior in patients with Schizophrenia.
No, Catedix 50 Tablet is not addictive in nature. No habit-forming potential has been seen with its use. However, always follow your doctor's advice regarding the duration of its use.
Seek immediate medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction, pain or burning when you urinate, or vaginal itching or discharge.
Yes. Catedix 50 Tablet can cause dizziness by reducing blood pressure. If this happens to you, you should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience dizziness while traveling.
Catedix 50 Tablet is known to cause a rare but serious side effect called “agranulocytosis”. This side effect occurs in less than 1 out of every 100 people who take this medicine. This side effect can result in a decrease in the number of white blood cells (infection-fighting cells) in your body. Without enough white blood cells, your body may not be able to. In order to prevent this, your doctor may prescribe you a blood test to check your white blood cell count.
It is recommended that people taking this medicine should not drink alcohol. This is because Catedix 50 Tablet is an antipsychotic and taking it with alcohol can cause severe drowsiness. This can lead to falls and accidents. Also, drinking alcohol may make mania, depression, and anxiety worse. Discuss any concerns you have with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication. You may also ask a family member a friend to remind you or check in with you to be sure you are taking your medication.
It is advisable not to stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor, since it may worsen your symptoms. Your doctor will probably want to decrease your dose gradually.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzodiazepines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Clozapine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 153-59.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 308-309.
  3. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Clozapine. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 2004. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Psychocare Health Pvt Ltd
Address: Supreet Singh (Director) SCO 34-35, 1st Floor, New Sunny Enclave Market, Behind KFC, Sector 125, Greater Mohali

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Country of origin: India
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