MAINTATE Tablets 0.625mg [Brand Name]

・＜Initiation and dose-adjustment period＞ In general, for adults, initially take 1 tablet (0.625 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once a day. If you tolerate this medicine for 2 weeks or longer, this means you can continue to take the medicine without any problems, the dose may be increased to 2 tablets (1.25 mg) at a time, once a day. Then if you still tolerate this medicine, the dose may be increased stepwise at intervals of at least 4 weeks. ・However if you no longer tolerate this medicine, the dose may be decreased. Dose increase or decrease is always stepwise, and administration is always once daily. Single dose is usually one of 1 tablet (0.625 mg), 2 tablets (1.25 mg), 4 tablets (2.5 mg), 6 tablets (3.75 mg), or 8 tablets (5 mg). The dosage forms of this medicine include tablets containing 2.5 and 5 mg of the active ingredient, as well as 0.625 mg, and the regimen sometimes involves use of these tablets. In addition, according to your age and symptom, the initial dose may be lower than 0.625 mg/day, and the dose increment may be less than stated above.・＜Maintenance period＞ In general, take 2 to 8 tablets (1.25 to 5 mg) at a time, once a day. The dose may be adjusted according to your response to this medicine, and maximum dose should not exceed 8 tablets (5 mg) at a time, once a day. Strictly follow the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.