Mentolift Plus 0.25 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat schizophrenia. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calm the brain. It also works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Mentolift Plus 0.25 mg/50 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, sleepiness, memory impairment, and tiredness,  It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may worsen dizziness and existing breathing problems. It may also cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and should exercise regularly. On the other hand, weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian.

Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.