Carbinoxaminedosage

Carbinoxamine maleate is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years of age (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Carbinoxamine maleate should be taken on an empty stomach with water. DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT. Carbinoxamine maleate dosage should bebased on the severity of the condition and the response of the patient. The drug is well tolerated in adults in doses as high as 24 mg daily, in divided doses, over prolonged periods. On the other hand, some patients respond to as little as 4 mg daily. Clinical experience suggests the followingdosage schedules: Tablets Usual Adult Dosage: 1 or 2 tablets (4 to 8 mg) 3 to 4 times daily. Usual Child’s Dosage: Six to eleven years – ½ to 1 tablet (2 to 4 mg) 3 to 4 times daily.