Children haloperidol taking method according to different diseases and age groups, treatment dosage is also different, need to follow the doctor’s prescription dosage according to the specific disease, to ensure the safety of medication.
Haloperidol is an anti-schizophrenic drug, and most of the application of haloperidol in children is for the treatment of Tourette’s syndrome, anxiety disorder, etc. In the treatment of Tourette’s syndrome, it is necessary to use it under the guidance of a professional doctor.
Generally the starting dose is 1㎎, 2~3 times a day, gradually increased to the normal dose of 2~3㎎, 2~3 times a day, one month for a course of treatment; used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, the starting dose is 1~2㎎, 2~3 times a day, gradually increased to the normal therapeutic dose of 2~3㎎, 3 times a day, one month for a course of treatment. The specific dosage and use of the drug should follow the advice of a professional physician.
Haloperidol has certain adverse reactions, such as extrapyramidal reactions, showing acute dystonia, torsion spasms and dysphagia, etc. Long-term high-dose use of the drug may also appear delayed dyskinesia, accompanied by dry mouth, fatigue, blurred vision, etc.; precautions for angina pectoris, epilepsy, hepatic and renal insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, and other patients with caution;
Contraindications for haloperidol mainly include those who are allergic to the product are prohibited, basal ganglia lesions, severe central nervous system inhibition and children with myasthenia gravis are prohibited.
It is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions before using the drug, to avoid blind use of drugs.