Benzhexol (HCl)

Overview

Benzhexol (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1 to 2 mg daily	1.5 (1.5)	24 hourly	PO	Trihexyphenidyl HCl in Idiopathic Parkinsonism:1mg is administered on first day and then increased by 2mg increments at intervals of three to five days, until a total of 6 to 10 mg is given daily. The total daily dose will depend upon what is found to be the optimal level. Many patients derive maximum benefit from this daily total of 6 to 10 mg, but some patients, chiefly those in the post-encephalitic group, may require a total daily dose of 12 to 15 mg.
5 to 15 mg daily	10 (10)	24 hourly	PO	Trihexyphenidyl HCl in Drug-Induced Parkinsonism:It may be advisable to commence therapy with a single 1 mg dose. If the extrapyramidal manifestations are not controlled in a few hours, the subsequent doses may be progressively increased until satisfactory control is achieved.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
0.16 mg/kg	0.16 (0.16)	24 hourly	Oral	Not recommended under 3 yrs. Dose for 5-12 Yrs of Children
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
				Not recommended under 3 yrs.