FDA label
What is fluphenazine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of fluphenazine, 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 hydrochloride tablets are indicated in the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders. Fluphenazine hydrochloride has not been shown effective in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation.”
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Fluphenazine Hydrochloride, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. (ANDA218283). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Fluphenazine hydrochloride tablets are indicated in the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders. Fluphenazine hydrochloride has not been shown effective in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 9fd44ab9-79bb-472e-8434-c3d786b42de5, version 6, effective October 8, 2025. NDC 16571-889, one of 87 listings for this product.
Questions
What is fluphenazine used for?
The FDA label says: “Fluphenazine hydrochloride tablets are indicated in the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders. Fluphenazine hydrochloride has not been shown effective in the management of behavioral complications in patients with mental retardation.”
What drug class is fluphenazine?
FDA lists fluphenazine 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.