[.
]Action/Kinetics:
Minimal sedative and moderate anticholinergic effects. Duration: 8 hr.
Contraindications:
Use of extended-release tablets in children.
Special Concerns:
Geriatric clients may be more sensitive to the usual adult dose.
How Supplied:
Syrup: 2 mg/5 mL; Tablet: 2 mg; Tablet, Extended Release: 4 mg, 6 mg
Dosage
•Syrup, Tablets
Adults: 2 mg q 4-6 hr. Pediatric, 5-12 years: 1 mg q 4-6 hr; 2-5 years: 0.5 mg q 4-6 hr.
•Extended-Release Tablets
Adults and children over 12 years: 4-6 mg at bedtime or q 8-10 hr. Children, 6-12 years: 4 mg/day, taken preferably at bedtime.
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