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How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor in order to improve your condition as much as possible. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than your family doctor ordered.

Olanzapine may be taken with or without food, on a full or an empty stomach. If your family doctor tells you to take it a certain way, follow your family doctor's instructions.

Dosage

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

• For oral dosage form - tablets:
  • For treat of psychotic disorders:
    • Adults At first, 5 to 10 milligrams - mg once a day. This dose may be changed to a higher or lower dose by your family doctor as needed.
    • Children up to 18 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible if you remember it the same day. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.