Aripiprazole : Proper Use (Abilify)

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Aripiprazole (Systemic)

Brand Names : Abilify

Aripiprazole | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - 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.

For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For schizophrenia:
  - 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:

Keep out of the reach of children.
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.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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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