FDA label
What is fluphenazine decanoate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of fluphenazine decanoate, 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: “Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection is a long-acting parenteral antipsychotic drug intended for use in the management of patients requiring prolonged parenteral neuroleptic therapy (e.g., chronic schizophrenics).”
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Fluphenazine Decanoate, injection, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Par Health USA, LLC (ANDA203732). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection is a long-acting parenteral antipsychotic drug intended for use in the management of patients requiring prolonged parenteral neuroleptic therapy (e.g., chronic schizophrenics).
Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection has not been shown effective in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 970e6fde-9cc8-475b-8a9e-bde0579a72a7, version 7, effective August 25, 2026. NDC 42023-129, one of 9 listings for this product.
Questions
What is fluphenazine decanoate used for?
The FDA label says: “Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection is a long-acting parenteral antipsychotic drug intended for use in the management of patients requiring prolonged parenteral neuroleptic therapy (e.g., chronic schizophrenics).”
What drug class is fluphenazine decanoate?
FDA lists fluphenazine decanoate 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.