For the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
For maintenance treatment to prevent the recurrence of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder in adult patients as monotherapy.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular.
This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
pre-filled dual chamber syringe consists of a front chamber that contains the lyophilized powder and a rear chamber that contains sterile water for injections
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
For the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
For maintenance treatment to prevent the recurrence of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder in adult patients as monotherapy.
How to take it
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.
Part 1: Injection, powder for
10 mL clear glass vial containing a white to off-white powder, stoppered with a teflon laminated chlorobutyl rubber stopper and sealed with an aluminium flip-off seal with blue polypropylene flip-off top
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular.
This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
Part 2: Injection, diluent for
2 mL clear glass vial containing a clear colourless liquid, stoppered with a FluroTec Plus laminated gray bromobutyl rubber stopper and sealed with an aluminium flip-off cap with plastic flip-off disc
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular.
This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Storage instructions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
For the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
For maintenance treatment to prevent the recurrence of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder in adult patients as monotherapy.
How to take it
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.
Part 1: Injection, powder for
10 mL clear glass vial containing a white to off-white powder, stoppered with a teflon laminated chlorobutyl rubber stopper and sealed with an aluminium flip-off seal with yellow polypropylene flip-off top
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular.
This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
Part 2: Injection, diluent for
2 mL clear glass vial containing a clear colourless liquid, stoppered with a FluroTec Plus laminated gray bromobutyl rubber stopper and sealed with an aluminium flip-off cap with plastic flip-off disc
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular.
This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Storage instructions
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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