Adults
Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the patient's illness.
The usual dosage is 50-150 mg (1-3 ml), repeated if necessary after 2 or 3 days. Some patients may need an additional injection between 1 and 2 days after the first injection.
Clopixol-Acuphase is not intended for long-term use and duration of treatment should not be more than two weeks. The maximum accumulated dosage should not exceed 400 mg and the number of injections should not exceed four.
Older patients
The dosage may need to be reduced in older patients owing to reduced rates of metabolism and elimination. Maximum dosage per injection should be 100 mg.
Paediatric population
Clopixol-Acuphase is not recommended for use in children due to lack of clinical experience.
Patients with renal impairment
Clopixol-Acuphase can be given in usual doses to patients with reduced renal function. Where there is renal failure, dosage should be reduced to half the normal dosage.
Patients with hepatic impairment
Use with caution in patients with hepatic disease (see section 4.4). Patients with compromised hepatic function should receive half the recommended dosages. Serum-level monitoring is advised.