Aripiprazole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Abilify
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing - The dose of aripiprazole will be different for different patients. Follow your healthcare professional's orders or the directions
on the label
. The following information includes only the average doses
of aripiprazole. If your dose is different, do not change
it
unless your healthcare professional tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For schizophrenia:
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Adults - Oral, 10 to 15 milligrams (mg) a day, once a day, without
regard to food. Dose increases should not be made before 2 weeks
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it
as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double
doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your
health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not
use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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