ARIFINE 5MG TABLET contains Aripiprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-psychotic drugs. It is used to manage schizophrenia, especially in the adolescent patients (aged between 13-17 years). Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which affects a person's ability to think, feel and behave correctly. It is characterized by seeing or hearing things which are not present and abnormal thoughts or behavior.

ARIFINE 5MG TABLET can also be used either as a monotherapy or as an adjuvant to manage mania (sudden extreme sense of happiness or hyperactivity) in children (aged 10 years or older). It can also manage Tourette's disorder (tic disorder) or irritability associated with Autistic Disorder in children (aged between 6-18 years). ARIFINE 5MG TABLET can be given as an adjunctive therapy to manage depression (major depressive disorder) in the adult patients.

Take ARIFINE 5MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Do not skip any dose or stop taking ARIFINE 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. While taking ARIFINE 5MG TABLET, do not exercise excessively and avoid exposing yourself to hot climate. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Before taking ARIFINE 5MG TABLET inform your doctor you have diabetes, heart problems, fits or blood clots in the body. It is strictly not recommended for use in elderly patients having dementia-related psychosis (a disorder that affects memory, thinking and social abilities).

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ARIFINE 5MG TABLET, as it could make you feel more dizzy or drowsy. Consult your doctor before taking ARIFINE 5MG TABLET, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

ARIFINE 5MG TABLET may increase your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, therefore your doctor would periodically monitor your blood glucose and cholesterol levels as a precaution.

Patients taking ARIFINE 5MG TABLET must inform their doctor if they develop any unusual mood changes, increased sex drive, excessive gambling, suicidal thoughts, or worsening depression.

The most common side effects of taking ARIFINE 5MG TABLET are excessive saliva secretion, uncontrollable muscle movements, dizziness, sleepiness or headache. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect bothers you.