Indications And Dose
Insomnia (short-term use) ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 10–20 mg once daily, alternatively 30–40 mg once daily, higher dose range only to be administered in exceptional circumstances, dose to be taken at bedtime, for debilitated patients, use elderly dose ▶Elderly: 10 mg once daily, alternatively 20 mg once daily, higher dose only to be administered in exceptional circumstances, dose to be taken at bedtime Conscious sedation for dental procedures ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 15–30 mg, to be administered 30–60 minutes continued → before procedure Premedication before surgery or investigatory procedures ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 10–20 mg, to be taken 1–2 hours before procedure, alternatively 30 mg, to be taken 1–2 hours before procedure, higher alternate dose only administered in exceptional circumstances ▶Elderly: 10 mg, to be taken 1–2 hours before procedure, Nervous system alternatively 20 mg, to be taken 1–2 hours before procedure, higher alternate dose only administered in exceptional circumstances l UNLICENSED USE Temazepam doses in BNF may differ from those in product literature. Not licensed for conscious sedation for dental procedures.
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