Qtipine 25/Qtipine 300 Dosage/Direction for Use

Schizophrenia: The usual initial dose is 25 mg twice daily on day one, 50 mg twice daily on day two, 100 mg twice daily on day three, and 150 mg twice daily on day four. The dosage is then adjusted according to response to a usual range of 300 to 450 mg daily given in 2 or 3 divided doses, although 150 mg daily may be adequate for some patients. The maximum recommended dose is 750 mg daily.
Mania: The initial dose is 50 mg twice daily on day one, 100 mg twice daily on day two, 150 mg twice daily on day three, and 200 mg twice daily on day four. The dose may then be adjusted to a usual range of 400 to 800 mg daily, although, in some patients, 200mg daily may be adequate. Increments in dosage should be no greater than 200 mg daily.
Other: Elderly: Quetiapine should be given in reduced doses to the elderly; a recommended starting dose is 25 mg daily increased in steps of 25 to 50 mg daily according to response. Hepatic and Renal impairment: Reduced doses are also recommended in patients with hepatic or renal impairment. The recommended starting dose is 25 mg daily increased in steps of 25 to 50 mg daily according to response.