Zuclopenthixol Drops

1 drop = 1mg Zuclopenthixol
1ml = 20mg Zuclopenthixol

• Bioavailability is about 44%
• The maximum serum concentration is achieved at about 4 hours
• Half life is about 20 hours

Dosing

• Only for psychoses with insight or compliance
• Acute Schizophrenia and Other Acute Psychoses; Severe Acute States of Agitation; Mania: Oral treatment: Usually 10-50 mg/day. 
• In moderate to severe cases initially 20 mg/day increased, if necessary, by 10-20 mg/day every 2-3 days to ≥75 mg daily
• Oral maximum dose is 100mg/day for acute psychosis

Administration:

• Can be mixed with flavoured drinks, e.g. apple or orange juice
• Can be taken with or without food
• Storage:
• Stored at max 15 C

Reference:

• Product Information Leaflet
• http://online1.mimsgateway.com.my/
• lexicomp