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Can Arpixor be given to an 11-year-old if the leaflet says no?
Hello. The son of 11 years old got the drug arpixor 5mg. In the leaflet it says that the drug is not intended for children and adolescents. The son has oppositional-defiant disorder. Is it really the case that he can take it? Thank you in advance for your reply and best regards
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Anna Pochopień Pharmacist
14 months ago
The medicine may be prescribed by the doctor to the child, even if the leaflet does not allow its use. We are talking about off-label use, i.e. off-label use - we write more about this in the article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/leczenie-off-label-poza-wskazaniami Aripiprazole (the active substance in Arpixor) is used in children, which is confirmed by the scientific literature. However, it is worth knowing that the drug may cause some side effects that you should be sensitive to and inform your doctor about their occurrence. These may include weight gain, drowsiness, stiffness or muscle tremors. Not every patient will experience them, but due to the age of the child, it is worth informing your doctor about them. I encourage you to read the article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czy-bac-sie-dzialan-niepozadanych-lekow Arpixor can be booked at the selected pharmacy directly through GdziePoLek: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/106176/arpixor-tabletki/apteki