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

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adults</strong>: Initial dose is 6 mg/day. Recommended dose is 3-12 mg/day, Maximum dose is 12 mg/day</li>
	<li><strong>Adolescents (Weight &lt;51kg)</strong>: Initial dose is 3 mg/day, Recommended dose is 3-6 mg/day, Maximum dose is 6 mg/day</li>
	<li><strong>Adolescents (Weight &ge;51kg)</strong>: Initial dose is 3 mg/day, Recommended dose is 3-12 mg/day, Maximum dose is 12 mg/day</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Schizoaffective disorder</strong>: adults Initial dose is 6 mg/day. Recommended dose is 3-12 mg/day, Maximum dose is 12 mg/day.</p>

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

<p>Paliperidone extended release tablet can be taken with or without food. It must be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids. Tablets should not be chewed, divided or crushed.</p>