Complete dosing information for TIOPRONIN
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 The recommended initial dosage in adult patients is 800 mg/day. In clinical studies, the average dosage was about 1,000 mg/day. ( 2.1 ) The recommended initial dosage in pediatric patients 9 years of age and older is 15 mg/kg/day. Avoid dosages greater than 50 mg/kg per day in pediatric patients. ( 5.1 , 8.4 ) Measure urinary cystine 1 month after initiation of VENXXIVA and every 3 months thereafter. ( 2.3 ) Administer VENXXIVA in 3 divided doses at the same times each day, without food. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Adults : The recommended initial dosage in adult patients is 800 mg/day. In clinical studies, the average dosage was about 1,000 mg/day. Pediatrics : The recommended initial dosage in pediatric patients 9 years of age and older is 15 mg/kg/day. Avoid dosages greater than 50 mg/kg per day in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )] . Administer VENXXIVA in 3 divided doses at the same times ea