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How to Take Clozapine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The initial dose is 12.5 mg two times/day, and the dose is increased by 25–50 mg each day, until the dose reaches 300–450 mg per day.
The usual dosage range is 300–600 mg per day. Maximum: 900mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with myeloproliferative disorders (abnormal growth of blood cells), uncontrolled epilepsy, intestinal obstruction, drug-induced agranulocytosis, co-adminisered with drugs that are causing agranulocytosis and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Clozapine

This medication is an antipsychotic, prescribed for schizophrenia.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Clozapine

India :


International :


Clozaril , FazaClo
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