Indications And Dose
Severe insomnia (short-term use) ▶BY MOUTH USING CAPSULES ▶Elderly: 192–384 mg once daily, dose to be taken at bedtime ▶BY MOUTH USING ORAL SOLUTION ▶Elderly: 5–10 mL once daily, dose to be taken at bedtime Restlessness and agitation ▶BY MOUTH USING CAPSULES ▶Elderly: 192 mg 3 times a day ▶BY MOUTH USING ORAL SOLUTION ▶Elderly: 5 mL 3 times a day Alcohol withdrawal ▶BY MOUTH USING CAPSULES ▶Adult: Initially 2–4 capsules, to be repeated if necessary after some hours. 9–12 capsules daily in 3–4 divided doses on day 1 (first 24 hours), then 6–8 capsules daily in 3–4 divided doses on day 2, then 4–6 capsules daily in 3–4 divided doses on day 3, dose then to be gradually reduced over days 4–6, total duration of treatment for no more than 9 days ▶BY MOUTH USING ORAL SOLUTION ▶Adult: Initially 10–20 mL, to be repeated if necessary after some hours, then 45–60 mL daily in 3–4 divided doses on day 1 (first 24 hours), then 30–40 mL daily in 3–4 divided doses on day 2, then 20–30 mL daily in 3–4 divided doses on day 3, dose then to be gradually reduced over days 4–6, total duration of treatment for no more than 9 days
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