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Benztropine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.5 mg; 2 mg; 1 mg; 1 mg/mL

Usual Adult Dose for Extrapyramidal Reaction

Acute dystonic reaction:
Initial: 1 to 2 mg IM/IV once followed by 1 to 2 mg orally twice a day

Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Disorders
Initial dose: 1 to 2 mg orally or IM/IV 2 to 3 times a day

Usual dose: 1 to 4 mg orally once a day or in divided doses twice a day
Maximum dose: 6 mg per day

Comments:

Use: For the control of extrapyramidal disorders due to neuroleptic drugs.

Usual Adult Dose for Parkinson's Disease

Initial: 0.5 to 2 mg orally or IM/IV once a day
Usual dose: 1 to 2 mg orally per day
Effective dose range: 0.5 to 6 mg per day
Maximum dose: 6 mg per day

Comments:


Use: For use as an adjunct in the therapy of all forms of Parkinsonism.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Extrapyramidal Reaction

Less than 3 years: Use is contraindicated

3 years or older: Use with caution in older pediatric patients

Some authorities suggest:
Initial dose: 0.02 to 0.05 mg/kg/dose orally or parenterally 1 or 2 times a day
Maximum dose: 4 mg per day

Adolescents: 1 to 4 mg orally or parenterally in divided doses 1 or 2 times a day
Maximum dose: 4 mg per day

Comments:


Use: For the control of extrapyramidal disorders due to neuroleptic drugs.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Elderly patients and those who are thin or underweight generally do not tolerate higher dosages; initial doses should be conservative and titration should be slow and gradual.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 3 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

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