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Meprobamate Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 13, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 400 mg; 200 mg; 600 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety

1200 to 1600 mg orally divided in 3 or 4 doses
Maximum dose: 2400 mg per day

Comments:


Uses: Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Anxiety

Age: 6 to 12 years:
200 to 600 mg orally divided in 2 or 3 doses

Age: 13 years or older:
1200 to 1600 mg orally divided in 3 or 4 doses
Maximum dose: 2400 mg per day

Comments:


Uses: Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms

Renal Dose Adjustments

Use with caution

Liver Dose Adjustments

Use with caution

Dose Adjustments

Elderly: Use with cation; dose selection should be cautious starting at the low end of the dosing range.

Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided; reduce dose gradually over a period of 1 to 2 weeks; alternatively, a long-acting barbiturate may be substituted, then gradually withdrawn.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

US Controlled Substance: Schedule IV

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

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