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09-19-2012, 08:07 PM | #1 | ||
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Does anyone know how dosage is determined? Is there a max amount mg total per day? Is it based on your weight? Why some people take 120 mg pills others 90 etc?
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09-19-2012, 08:24 PM | #2 | |||
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I highly suspect there is a lot of trial and error in the dosaging. I take 60 mg 4X daily. I started with 60 mg 2x a day.
I just pulled this off the prescribing information page. I included the link at the bottom of the page. "Dosage: The size and frequency of the dosage must be adjusted to the needs of the individual patient. Syrup and Conventional Tablets — The average dose is ten 60 mg tablets or ten 5 mL teaspoonfuls daily, spaced to provide maximum relief when maximum strength is needed. In severe cases as many as 25 tablets or teaspoonfuls a day may be required, while in mild cases one to six tablets or teaspoonfuls a day may suffice. Timespan Tablets — One to three 180 mg tablets, once or twice daily, will usually be sufficient to control symptoms; however, the needs of certain individuals may vary markedly from this average. The interval between doses should be at least 6 hours. For optimum control, it may be necessary to use the more rapidly acting regular tablets or syrup in conjunction with Timespan therapy." http://mestinon.com/Portals/25/Pdf/p...g_PI_May01.pdf
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