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Indication Dosage

Zuclopenthixol is a medication used to help people who have conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe agitation. It can help to control and reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, extreme mood changes, and restlessness, making it easier for individuals to lead more stable and comfortable lives.

Schizophrenia And Other Psychoses: 

Oral: 

• Adult: Initially 20-30 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Increased If Necessary Up To 150 Mg Daily; Usual Maintenance 20-50 Mg Daily (max. Per Dose 40 Mg), For Debilitated Patients, Use Elderly Dose 
• Elderly: Initially 5-15 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Increased If Necessary Up To 150 Mg Daily; Usual Maintenance 20-50 Mg Daily (max. Per Dose 40 Mg) 

By Deep IM Inj: 

• Adults: Acetate Form: 50-150 Mg (elderly 50-100 Mg) Deep IM Injection Into The Gluteal Muscle Or Lateral Thigh, If Necessary Repeated After 2-3 Days (1 Additional Dose May Be Needed 1-2 Days After The 1st Inj); Max Cumulative Dose 400 Mg/course & Max 4 Inj; Max Duration Of Treatment 2 Weeks. If Maintenance Treatment Necessary Change To Oral After Last Injection, Or To A Longer Acting Anti-psychotic Depot Inj Given Concomitantly With Last Inj Of Zuclopenthixol Acetate. Decanoate Form (depot Injection): Test Dose 100 Mg By Deep IM Injection Into Gluteal Muscle, Followed After At Least 7 Days By 200-500 Mg Or More, Repeated At Intervals Of 1-4 Weeks, Adjusted According To Response, Max: 600 Mg Weekly; 
• Elderly: Quarter To Half Usual Starting Dose.

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