Fluphenazine hydrochloride is available as a 2.5-mg/mL solution in 10-mL multiple-dose vials.1437 Each mL contains fluphenazine hydrochloride 2.5 mg with sodium chloride for isotonicity, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust the pH, and methylparaben 1 mg and propylparaben 0.1 mg as preservatives in water for injection.1437
pH
From 4.8 to 5.2.1437
Fluphenazine hydrochloride is administered by intramuscular injection.1437
Intact vials should be stored at controlled room temperature and protected from light.1437 Parenteral solutions of fluphenazine hydrochloride vary from colorless to light amber.1437 Solutions that are darker than light amber or are discolored in any other way should not be used.1437
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