Donnatal Elixir Dosage
Generic name: Phenobarbital 16.2mg in 5mL, Hyoscyamine sulfate 0.1037mg in 5mL, Atropine sulfate 0.0194mg in 5mL, Scopolamine hydrobromide 0.0065mg in 5mL
Dosage form: elixir
Drug class: Anticholinergics / antispasmodics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 5, 2024.
The dosage of Donnatal® Elixir should be adjusted to the needs of the individual patient to assure symptomatic control with a minimum of adverse effects.
Donnatal® Elixir. Adults: One or two teaspoonfuls of elixir three or four times a day according to conditions and severity of symptoms.
Pediatric patients: may be dosed every 4 to 6 hours. Use a pediatric dosing device or oral syringe to measure the dose.
| Body weight | Every 4 hours | Every 6 hours |
| 10 lb. (4.5 kg) | 0.5 mL | 0.75 mL |
| 20 lb. (9.1 kg) | 1 mL | 1.5 mL |
| 30 lb. (13.6 kg) | 1.5 mL | 2 mL |
| 50 lb. (22.7 kg) | 2.5 mL | 3.75 mL |
| 75 lb. (34 kg) | 3.75 mL | 5 mL |
| 100 lb. (45.4 kg) | 5 mL | 7.5 mL |
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