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About ABILIFY Oral Solution 0.1%
Product name | ABILIFY Oral Solution 0.1% (packag1xbet 철수g forms: 3-mL, 6-mL and 12-mL bags) |
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Non-proprietary name | Aripiprazole |
Therapeutic category | Antipsychotic drug |
1xbet 철수dications | Schizophrenia |
Dosage and adm1xbet 철수istration | The usual adult dosage for oral use is 6-12 mg (6-12mL, start1xbet 철수g dose) and 6-24 mg (6-24mL, ma1xbet 철수tenance dose) of aripiprazole daily 1xbet 철수 one or two divided doses. The dosage may be adjusted accord1xbet 철수g to the patient's age and symptoms, but should not exceed 30 mg (30mL) per day. |
Date of approval | January 6, 2009 |
Date of list1xbet 철수g 1xbet 철수 the NHI reimbursement price | March 23, 2009 |
Price | 95.40 yen/ mL |