FDA label
What is chlorpromazine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of chlorpromazine, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “For the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders.”
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Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC (ANDA209755). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
For the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders.
For the treatment of schizophrenia.
To control nausea and vomiting.
For relief of restlessness and apprehension before surgery.
For acute intermittent porphyria.
As an adjunct in the treatment of tetanus.
To control the manifestations of the manic type of manic-depressive illness.
For relief of intractable hiccups.
For the treatment of severe behavioral problems in children (1 to 12 years of age) marked by combativeness and/or explosive hyperexcitable behavior (out of proportion to immediate provocations), and in the short-term treatment of hyperactive children who show excessive motor activity with accompanying conduct disorders consisting of some or all of the following symptoms: impulsivity, difficulty sustaining attention, aggressivity, mood lability and poor frustration tolerance.
Source: DailyMed label, set id aa086a21-de85-4b03-af58-49b70acf8cf0, version 9, effective May 12, 2026. NDC 69238-1054, one of 41 listings for this product.
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride, injection
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANDA218272). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
For the treatment of schizophrenia; to control nausea and vomiting; for relief of restlessness and apprehension before surgery; for acute intermittent porphyria; as an adjunct in the treatment of tetanus; to control the manifestations of the manic type of manic-depressive illness; for relief of intractable hiccups; for the treatment of severe behavioral problems in children (1 to 12 years of age) marked by combativeness and/or explosive hyperexcitable behavior (out of proportion to immediate provocations), and in the short-term treatment of hyperactive children who show excessive motor activity with accompanying conduct disorders consisting of some or all of the following symptoms: impulsivity, difficulty sustaining attention, aggressivity, mood lability, and poor frustration tolerance.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 6564346c-661c-41cf-9cef-db6aa15710cd, version 1, effective February 3, 2025. NDC 31722-366, one of 24 listings for this product.
Questions
What is chlorpromazine used for?
The FDA label says: “For the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders.”
What drug class is chlorpromazine?
FDA lists chlorpromazine in the Phenothiazine established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.