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How to Take Iloperidone and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended starting dose is 1 mg twice daily. The maximum recommended dose is 12 mg twice daily (24 mg/day).

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Iloperidone

This medication is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for schizophrenia.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Iloperidone

International :

Fanapt, Fanapta, and Zomaril

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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