Haldol Decanoate and Rimexolone Ophthalmic

• Generic Name: haloperidol
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Haldol, Haldol Decanoate

Haloperidol is a long-acting antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.

Haldol Decanoate is used for long-term control of severe symptoms of psychosis, or mental illness such as schizophrenia. This medicine is sometimes used in people who cannot take antipsychotic medicine by mouth (orally).

Haldol Decanoate is also used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette's syndrome.

Haloperidol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: rimexolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vexol

Rimexolone belongs to the group of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It is used to treat inflammation of the eye, which may occur following eye surgery or with certain eye problems.

Rimexolone is available only with your doctor's prescription.