FDA label
What is pimozide used for?
The FDA-approved uses of pimozide, 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: “Pimozide tablets, USP are indicated for the suppression of motor and phonic tics in patients with Tourette’s Disorder who have failed to respond satisfactorily to standard treatment. Pimozide tablets, USP are not intended as a treatment of first choice nor is it intended for the treatment of tics that are merely annoying or cosmetically troublesome. Pimozide tablets, USP should be reserved for ...”
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Pimozide, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Par Health USA, LLC (ANDA204521). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Pimozide tablets, USP are indicated for the suppression of motor and phonic tics in patients with Tourette’s Disorder who have failed to respond satisfactorily to standard treatment. Pimozide tablets, USP are not intended as a treatment of first choice nor is it intended for the treatment of tics that are merely annoying or cosmetically troublesome. Pimozide tablets, USP should be reserved for use in Tourette’s Disorder patients whose development and/or daily life function is severely compromised by the presence of motor and phonic tics.
Evidence supporting approval of pimozide tablets, USP for use in Tourette’s Disorder was obtained in two controlled clinical investigations which enrolled patients between the ages of 8 and 53 years. Most subjects in the two trials were 12 or older.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 70b079e2-a1f7-4a93-8685-d60a4d7c1280, version 5, effective August 12, 2026. NDC 49884-347, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is pimozide used for?
The FDA label says: “Pimozide tablets, USP are indicated for the suppression of motor and phonic tics in patients with Tourette’s Disorder who have failed to respond satisfactorily to standard treatment. Pimozide tablets, USP are not intended as a treatment of first choice nor is it intended for the treatment of tics that are merely annoying or cosmetically troublesome. Pimozide tablets, USP should be reserved for ...”
What drug class is pimozide?
FDA lists pimozide in the Typical Antipsychotic 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.