Dosage
Methylphenidate (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 75 to 300 IU/ kg | 190 (187.5) | As recommended. | IV | Maintenance for thrice a Week |
| 50 to 75 IU/ kg | 62 (62.5) | As recommended. | IV,SC | Initially for thrice a Week |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 50 IU/kg | 50 (50) | 8 hourly | Intra Venous | Initially per week, As required |
| 60 to 150 IU/kg | 100 (105) | 8 hourly | Intra Venous | Maintenance, As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 50 IU/kg | 50 (50) | 8 hourly | Intravenous | Initially 3 times per week |
| 75 to 150 IU/kg | 110 (112.5) | 8 hourly | Intravenous | Maintenance, as required |