Adult Initially 0.5-2 mg 2-3 times daily for moderate conditions, may be increased to 3-5 mg 2-3 times daily for severe conditions. Childn 3-12 yr Initially 0.5 mg 2-3 times daily. IM/IVAgitation & aggressiveness associated w/ acute psychosis (eg, mania, hypomania, acute schizophrenia, toxic confusional states including delirium tremens) Initially 2-10 mg.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI irritation.
Contraindications
Endogenous depression w/o agitation, neurological disorders w/ pyramidal or extrapyramidal symptoms, comatose conditions & severe CNS depression. Childn <3 yr.
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