Aripiprazole
(Abilify®, Aripiprazole)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes- orodispersible tablet
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Aripiprazole
Usual formulation brand names
Abilify®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
10mg, 15mg, 30mg
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
7.5mg/ml; 400mg powder and solvent for prolonged release
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
Yes
Liquid strengths
1mg/mL
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes some (check manufacturers information)
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
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