B2 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 8mm — Chlorpromazine

Imprint	B2
Colour	WHITE
Shape	ROUND
Size	8
Strength	CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated
Manufacturer	American Health Packaging
NDC	60687-430
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE[CHLORPROMAZINE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "B2" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Chlorpromazine

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death," with mortality roughly 1.6 to 1.7 times that of placebo; "chlorpromazine hydrochloride is not approved" for this population. Additional key warnings cover tardive dyskinesia (potentially irreversible), neuroleptic malignant syndrome, increased risk of falls and fractures, encephalopathic syndrome when combined with lithium, and use in pregnancy.

Indicated for management of manifestations of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia; control of nausea and vomiting; relief of preoperative restlessness and apprehension; adjunctive treatment of tetanus; management of acute intermittent porphyria; control of the manic type of manic-depressive illness; relief of intractable hiccups; and, in children 1-12 years, for "combativeness and/or explosive hyperexcitable behavior."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "B2".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (8) against a ruler if possible.
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B2 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 8mm — Chlorpromazine

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