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Cholic Acid Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 23, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 50 mg; 250 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders

Initial dose: 10 to 15 mg/kg orally once a day or in 2 divided doses

Patients with Concomitant Familial Hypertriglyceridemia:
Initial dose: 11 to 17 mg/kg orally once a day or in 2 divided doses

Maintenance dose: The lowest dose that effectively maintains liver function

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders

Initial dose: 10 to 15 mg/kg orally once a day or in 2 divided doses

Patients with Concomitant Familial Hypertriglyceridemia:
Initial dose: 11 to 17 mg/kg orally once a day or in 2 divided doses

Maintenance dose: The lowest dose that effectively maintains liver function

Comments:


Uses:

Renal Dose Adjustments

No data available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Use caution; patients are expected to present with some degree of hepatic impairment which should improve with treatment

Dose Adjustments

Patients with Concomitant Familial Hypertriglyceridemia: Initial dose: 11 to 17 mg/kg orally once a day or in 2 divided doses


See manufacturer product information for weight-based dosing tables.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 3 weeks of age.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

No data available

Other Comments

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Further information

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