Complete dosing information for SODIUM OXYBATE
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.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosing for Adults: • Initiate dosage at 4.5 g once per night orally ( 2.1 ). • Titrate to effect in increments of 1.5 g per night at weekly intervals ( 2.1 ). • Recommended dosage range: 6 g to 9 g once per night orally ( 2.1 ). Dosing for Pediatric Patients (7 Years of Age and Older): • The recommended starting dosage, titration regimen, and maximum total nightly dosage are based on body weight ( 2.2 ) • Pediatric patients 7 years and older weighing at least 45 kg : The recommended starting dosage is 4.5 g once per night. Increase the dosage by 1.5 g per night at weekly intervals to the maximum recommended dosage of 9 g once per night orally. The dosage may be gradually titrated based on efficacy and tolerability ( 2.2 ). • Pediatric patients 7 years and older weighing less than 45 kg : Because the recommended starting dosage cannot be achieved with the available strengths of LUMRYZ, use another sodium oxybate product to initiate treatment ( 2.2 ). Importan