Aripiprazole Tablets IP 5 mg

Each tablet contains Aripiprazole 5 mg as the active ingredient. Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic medicine that works as a dopamine D₂ / serotonin 5-HT₁A partial agonist and 5-HT₂A antagonist, helping balance neurotransmitters in the brain.

ZOLPRIA 5 (aripiprazole 5 mg) may be prescribed for:

• Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents.

• Acute manic or mixed episodes and maintenance therapy in bipolar I disorder.

• Adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) when added to antidepressants.

• Certain pediatric conditions such as irritability in autism spectrum disorder and Tourette’s disorder (based on local approvals).

(Approved indications may vary by country; always check the local prescribing information.)

Typical Use of 5 mg Strength

• The 5 mg dose is often used as a starting or titration dose, especially for sensitive patients, children/adolescents, elderly individuals, or those needing lower maintenance therapy.

• Also useful when dose adjustments are required due to drug interactions (e.g., with CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors/inducers).