Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat mood disorders like schizophrenia, irritability linked with autism, and Tourette's syndrome. Schizophrenia affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly. Tourette's syndrome is characterised by uncontrollable, repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics).

Shefox-5 Tablet 10's contains Aripiprazole, which stabilises and blocks the dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing their overactivity, thereby controlling the symptoms like hallucinations, misbeliefs, and unfriendly characteristics of schizophrenia.

Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, akathisia (an inability to sit still), difficulty sleeping, lightheadedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Shefox-5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Shefox-5 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 13 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking Shefox-5 Tablet 10's, please get in touch with a doctor immediately.

Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Its specific uses are as follows:

• Schizophrenia: Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children aged 13 years and older. It helps manage negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention, and memory loss.
• Bipolar I Disorder (Manic Depression): Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is used alone or in combination with mood stabilisers (like valproate or lithium) to treat acute episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood) in adults and children aged 10 years and older. It helps stabilise mood and reduce irritability and hyperactivity.
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - As Adjunctive Therapy: Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is used in combination with antidepressants to treat MDD when antidepressants alone are not effective. It helps improve mood, energy levels, and overall functioning.
• Tourette Syndrome (TS): Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is used to reduce the severity and frequency of tics (sudden, uncontrollable vocal sounds or movements) in children over 6 years with TS.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is used to manage the symptoms of ASD in children over 6 years, such as mood swings, irritability, aggression, tantrums, and self-injurious behaviour.
• Maintenance Treatment: Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is used for long-term management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to prevent relapse or worsening of symptoms.

• Shefox-5 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food, as advised by the doctor.
• It is usually taken once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow Shefox-5 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

• Shefox-5 Tablet 10's contains Aripiprazole, which helps treat various psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders (such as mania and bipolar disorder), and sometimes depression.
• Shefox-5 Tablet 10's inhibits the dopamine receptor in our brain, thereby controlling the positive symptoms (like hallucinations, misbeliefs, and unfriendliness) and negative symptoms (like social isolation, lack of emotion, poor attention, and memory loss) of schizophrenia.
• Shefox-5 Tablet 10's improves overall behaviour and thoughts, helping people lead a better social life and comfortably perform daily activities.
• Shefox-5 Tablet 10's may be used in combination with other medicines to treat depression.
• Additionally, Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is also used to reduce the severity of unwanted sounds (tics) in Tourette's syndrome (a nervous system problem that causes unwanted sounds or sudden movements).

• If you are allergic to Shefox-5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
• Shefox-5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients over 65, as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions, including dizziness, changes in mobility and balance, orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when standing up), and drowsiness.
• Avoid taking Shefox-5 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor.
• Shefox-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 13 years of age.
• If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking Shefox-5 Tablet 10's, please get in touch with a doctor immediately.
• If you develop impulse control disorders such as excessive eating, spending, addictive gambling, or abnormally high sex drive, inform your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately, or you are advised to stop taking Shefox-5 Tablet 10's.
• If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements, especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, a history of stroke or heart attack, or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Shefox-5 Tablet 10's.