Olapin 5 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Olapin 5 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Olapin 5 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Olapin 5 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 20 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day

Olapin 5 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Olapin 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Olapin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Olapin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Olapin 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Olapin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Olapin 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Olapin does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Olapin 5 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Olapin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Olapin 5 Tablet on the Heart?

Olapin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Olapin 5 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olapin 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Tardive Dyskinesia
Jaundice
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Depression
Liver Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Olapin 5 Tablet

Is this Olapin 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Olapin 5 Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Olapin 5 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Olapin 5 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Olapin 5 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Olapin 5 Tablet can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Olapin 5 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Olapin 5 Tablet

Olapin 5 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Olapin 5 Tablet

Taking alcohol with Olapin 5 Tablet can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Olapin 5 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Olapin?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Take Olapin as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Olapin with depakote?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Olapin and Depakote (divalproex) can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Olapin along with Depakote.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Olapin treat depression?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Olapin can treat the depression (treatment-resistant) in adults. It is used in combination with fluoxetine to treat depression in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Olapin a benzo?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Olapin is a derivative of benzodiazepines (sedatives). It is an antipsychotic drug that belongs to the class of drug known as a thiobenzodiazepine.