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How to Take Aripiprazole and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

This medication available in the form of tablet and solution to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Initial dose: 10 to 15 mg once daily. Usual maintenance dose: 15 mg once daily. Adjust dose at intervals of at least 2 week. Max dose: 30 mg once daily, by mouth.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy and lactation, children less than 18 years.

Drug Name : Aripiprazole

This medication is an atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant, prescribed for schizophrenia and depression.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Aripiprazole

India :

Arinex 10 | Arip -MT (20 mg) | Pipra A | Arpizol (10 mg) | Arifril (10mg) | Arilan (30 mg) | Arize (10 mg) | Arpicin | Apiz (30mg) | Aria (30 mg)

International :

Abilify

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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