Dosage
Amitriptyline (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 0.285 to 0.429 mg/ kg | 0.36 (0.357) | 6 hourly | IM | Initial |
| 0.714 to 2.143 mg/ kg | 1.4 (1.4285) | 24 hourly | IM | Maintenance for 6 Months |
| 50 to 100 mg | 75 (75) | 24 hourly | PO | At bedtime, increased gradually to 150 mg/day. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0.4 to 0.8 mg/kg | 0.6 (0.6) | 24 hourly | Oral | Recommended for 5-12 yrs Children |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| | | | not recommended in this age group |