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• Hydrocodone Bitartrate ...
  

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  Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen Syrup

  

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  Dosage should be adjusted according to severity of the pain and the response of the patient. However, it should be kept in mind that tolerance to hydrocodone can develop with continued use and that the incidence of untoward effects is dose related.

  The usual adult dosage is one tablespoonful every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. The total daily dosage for adults should not exceed 6 tablespoonfuls.

  The usual dosages for children are given by the table below, and are to be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. These dosages correspond to an average individual dose of 0.27 mL/kg of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution (providing 0.135 mg/kg of hydrocodone bitartrate and 5.85 mg/kg of acetaminophen). Dosing should be based on weight whenever possible.

  BODY WEIGHT

  APPROXIMATE AGE

  DOSE

  every 4 to 6 hours

  MAXIMUM TOTAL DAILY DOSE

  (6 doses per day)

  12 to 15 kg

  27 to 34 lbs.

  2 to 3 years

  ¾ teaspoonful

  = 3.75 mL

  4½ teaspoonfuls

  =22.5 mL

  16 to 22 kg

  35 to 50 lbs.

  4 to 6 years

  1 teaspoonful

  = 5 mL

  6 teaspoonfuls

  = 30 mL

  23 to 31 kg

  51 to 69 lbs.

  7 to 9 years

  1½ teaspoonfuls

  = 7.5 mL

  9 teaspoonfuls

  = 45 mL

  32 to 45 kg

  70 to 100 lbs.

  10 to 13 years

  2 teaspoonfuls

  = 10 mL

  12 teaspoonfuls

  = 60 mL

  46 kg and up

  101 lbs. and up

  14 years to adult

  1 Tablespoonful

  = 15 mL

  6 Tablespoonfuls

  = 90 mL

  The total daily dosage for children should not exceed 6 doses per day.

  It is of utmost importance that the dose of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution be administered accurately. A household teaspoon or tablespoon is not an adequate measuring device, especially when one-half or three-fourths of a teaspoonful is to be measured. Given the inexactitude of the household spoon measure and the possibility of using a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon, which could lead to overdosage, it is strongly recommended that care givers obtain and use a calibrated measuring device. Health care providers should recommend a dropper that can measure and deliver the prescribed dose accurately, and instruct care givers to use extreme caution in measuring the dosage.

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• Dextroamphetamine Sulfa...
  

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  Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Solution

  

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  Amphetamines should be administered at the lowest effective dosage and dosage should be individually adjusted. Late evening doses should be avoided because of the resulting insomnia.

  Narcolepsy: Usual dose is 5 mg to 60 mg per day in divided doses, depending on the individual patient response.

  Narcolepsy seldom occurs in children under 12 years of age; however, when it does, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Oral Solution may be used. The suggested initial dose for patients aged 6 to 12 is 5 mg daily; daily dose may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. In patients 12 years of age and older, start with 10 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 10 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. If bothersome adverse reactions appear (e.g., insomnia or anorexia), dosage should be reduced. Give first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.

  Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity : Not recommended for pediatric patients under 3 years of age.

  In pediatric patients from 3 to 5 years of age, start with 2.5 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 2.5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.

  In pediatric patients 6 years of age and older, start with 5 mg once or twice daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed a total of 40 mg per day.

  Give first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.

  Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if there is a recurrence of behavioral symptoms sufficient to require continued therapy.

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