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Uridine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 14, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: triacetate 10 g; 2 g

Usual Adult Dose for Fluorouracil/Capecitabine Overdose

10 grams (1 packet) orally every 6 hours for 20 doses

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Uses:

Usual Adult Dose for Orotic Aciduria

Initial Dose: 60 mg/kg orally once a day

Maintenance Dose: 60 to 120 mg/kg orally once a day
Maximum Dose: 8 grams orally once a day

Use: For the treatment of hereditary orotic aciduria.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Fluorouracil/Capecitabine Overdose

6.2 grams/m2 of body surface area (BSA) orally every 6 hours for 20 doses
Maximum Dose: 10 grams per dose

Comments:


Uses:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Orotic Aciduria

Initial Dose: 60 mg/kg orally once a day

Maintenance Dose: 60 to 120 mg/kg orally once a day
Maximum Dose: 8 grams orally once a day

Use: For the treatment of hereditary orotic aciduria.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: None

Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients; however, data are limited.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration Advice:
Uridine triacetate 10 g oral granules (Vistogard):


Uridine triacetate 2 g oral granules (Xuriden):

Preparation techniques:

Manufacturer product labeling may be consulted for dosing tables:

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Monitoring:

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Further information

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