Dosage
Butorphanol (Tartrate)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 1 to 4 mg | 2.5 (2.5) | 4 hourly | IM | |
| 1 mg/spray/nostril | 1 (1) | As recommended. | Intra Nasal Spray | 60-90 minutes if necessory.An initial dose of 2 mg may be given in severe pain but should not be repeated 3-9 hours. |
| 0 to 2 mg/spray/nostril | 1 (1) | 4 hourly | Intra Nasal Spray | In severe pain |
| 0.5 to 2 mg | 1.2 (1.25) | 4 hourly | IV | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| | | | Not Recommended in this Age Group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| | | | Not recommended in this age group |