Indications And Dose
Depressive illness ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially up to 75 mg daily in divided doses, then increased to 150–200 mg daily, up to 150 mg may be given as a single dose at bedtime, dose to be increased gradually ▶Elderly: Initially 10 mg daily, increased to 30–50 mg daily, dose to be increased gradually Depressive illness in hospital patients ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially up to 75 mg daily in divided doses, dose to be increased gradually, increased to up to 300 mg daily in divided doses Nocturnal enuresis ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 6–7 years: 25 mg once daily, to be taken at bedtime, initial period of treatment (including gradual withdrawal) 3 months—full physical examination before further course ▶Child 8–10 years: 25–50 mg once daily, to be taken at bedtime, initial period of treatment (including gradual withdrawal) 3 months—full physical examination before further course ▶Child 11–17 years: 50–75 mg once daily, to be taken at bedtime, initial period of treatment (including gradual withdrawal) 3 months—full physical examination before further course
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