Complete dosing information for NICKEL SULFATE, POTASSIUM BROMIDE, AND FUMARIC ACID
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Absorption of nickel sulphate is variable among individuals . For maximum absorption, tablets should be taken orally at the beginning of the day (or any convenient time after having taken nothing but water for at least 7 hours). Take nothing but water for one hour after taking medication to aid absorption. Weight Starting Dose Max Daily Dose 40-80 lbs ½ tablet 1 ½ tablet 80-120 lbs 1 tablet 3 tablets 120-160 lbs 1 ½ tablets 4 ½ tablets 160-200 lbs 2 tablets 6 tablets 200-240 lbs 2 ½ tablets 7 ½ tablets Over 240 lbs 3 tablets 9 tablets In the setting of renal impairment Dosage should be adjusted and serum nickel and bromide levels should be followed. Steady state trough level should be drawn prior to ingesting the day's dose after one week of dosing or at appropriate intervals. Target trough serum nickel level is 30-60 mcg/L. (Caution: post dose peak levels are unreliable.) Maintenance phase In order to maintain symptomatic relief, medication may be continued a