Indications And Dose
Schizophrenia| Psychoses ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 75 mg daily in divided doses, then increased in steps of 25 mg every week, adjusted according to response; maximum 300 mg per day ▶Elderly: Initially 15–30 mg daily in divided doses, then increased in steps of 25 mg every week, adjusted according to response; maximum 300 mg per day Short-term adjunctive management of severe anxiety, psychomotor agitation, and violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 15–30 mg daily in 2 divided doses, adjusted according to response, larger dose to be taken at bedtime ▶Elderly: Initially 5–10 mg daily in 2 divided doses, adjusted according to response, larger dose to be taken at bedtime
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