Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet

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Last updated on 08 Apr 2026 | 02:52 PM (IST)

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

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General Information

Contains

Flupenthixol (0.5mg)

Marketer

Pinenut Life Care India Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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 it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw, and tongue while taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Additionally, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Uses of Hypnos Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Hypnos Tablet

Depression
Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Hypnos 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 Hypnos

Muscle stiffness
Tremors
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation

How to use Hypnos 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. Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Hypnos Tablet works

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

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Quick tips

Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Don't stop taking Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, there have been reports of some side effects in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet used for?

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression 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.

How does Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet work?

Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called typical antipsychotics. 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thioxanthenes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics

References

Stahl SM, editor. Flupenthixol. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 253-57.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Flupenthixol. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Flupenthixol. Everard Close, Abbey View St Albans: Lundbeck Limited; 1982 [revised Dec. 2016]. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Flupentixol. Bryanston, South Africa: H. Lundbeck (Pty) Ltd.; 2024.

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Once A Day

67%

Twice A Day

33%

What are you using Hypnos Tablet for?

Schizophrenia

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet?

Sleepiness

50%

No Side Effect

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Address: Pinenut Life Care India Pvt. Ltd. , Regd. Off. , F6-X/3469, Shanti Street, Gandhi Nagar , Delhi - 110 031 , India

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General Information

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Product introduction

Uses of Hypnos Tablet

Benefits of Hypnos Tablet

Side effects of Hypnos Tablet

How to use Hypnos Tablet

How Hypnos Tablet works

All substitutes for Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet used for?

How does Hypnos 0.5mg Tablet work?

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Therapeutic Class

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