Complete dosing information for POTASSIUM BROMIDE, NICKEL SULFATE, AND ZINC BROMIDE
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. Dose 50-100 lbs ½ tablet 1 tablet 100-150 lbs 1 tablet 2 tablets 150-200 lbs 2 tablets 4 tablets over 200 lbs 3 tablets 6 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 20-40 mcg/L. (Warning: post dose peak levels are unreliable.) Treatment duration depends on the individual. Increase dose as needed on a monthly basis. Maintenance phase In order to maintain symptomatic relief, medication may b