<p><strong>Schizophrenia:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adult</strong>: Initially, 20 mg bid, increase if necessary at intervals of not</li>
	<li><strong>Elderly</strong>: Lower initial dose and slower titration.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Acute mixed or manic episodes in bipolar disorder:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adult</strong>: Initially, 40 mg bid, increased to 60 mg or 80 mg bid on the 2nd day. Adjust subsequent doses according to patient&#39;s response and tolerance level. Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder (adjunctive therapy to either lithium or valproate): Continue at the same dosage on which the patient was initially stabilised within 40-80 mg bid.</li>
	<li><strong>Elderly</strong>: Lower initial dose and slower titration.</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>Administration</strong></p>

<p>Should be taken with food.</p>