MHLW Approves New Indication for ARIPIPRAZOLE Tablets and Oral Solution
Osaka, Japan – March 6, 2019 – Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Sawai, Head office: Osaka, Japan, President: Mitsuo Sawai) today received approval of partial change applications by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for ARIPIPRAZOLE Tablets 3 mg, 6 mg and 12 mg [SAWAI], and ARIPIPRAZOLE Oral Solution 3 mg, 6 mg and 12 mg Packet [SAWAI]*.
* Brand products: ABILIFY® Tablets 3 mg, 6 mg and 12 mg and ABILIFY® Oral Solution 0.1 %
“Indications and Usage” and “Dosage and Administration” after approvals are described below (New approval is underlined);
Indications and Usage
- Schizophrenia
- Improvement of manic episodes associated with bipolardisorder
- Depression / depressive state (only in cases which are responding inadequately to existing treatment)
Dosage and Administration
- Schizophrenia
The usual adult dosage for oral use is 6-12 mg (starting dose) and 6-24 mg (maintenance dose) of aripiprazole daily in one or two divided doses. The dosage may be adjusted according to the patient’s age and symptoms, but should not exceed 30 mg per day.
- Improvement of manic episodes associated with bipolardisorder
The usual adult dosage for oral use is 12-24 mg of aripiprazole daily in one dose. The starting dosage is 24 mg, and may be adjusted according to the patient’s age and symptoms, but should not exceed 30 mg per day.
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- Depression / depressive state (only in cases which are responding inadequately to existing treatment)
The usual adult dosage for oral use is 3 mg of aripiprazole daily in one dose. The dosage may be increased in increments of 3 mg a day based on the patient’s age and symptoms. The maximum daily dose is 15 mg a day.
The following indication is not included with this approval:
- Irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder in pediatric patients.
The products announced in this press release are not approved by the Food & Drug Administration for sale and distribution in the United States.
About Sawai
Founded in 1929, Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has grown into one of the leading generics companies in Japan. Guided by its corporate philosophy, “Always Putting Patients First,” Sawai markets more than 310 high-quality generic drugs with 760 strengths and reliably delivers them to patients throughout Japan. In 2017, Sawai acquired US-based Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC marking its first step in overseas expansion to become a globally recognized generic pharmaceutical company. For more information, visit: https://www.sawai.co.jp/en/.
For further information please contact:
PR/IR group, koho@sawai.co.jp