Fleqsuvy Dosage
Generic name: BACLOFEN 5mg in 1mL
Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 16, 2024.
Important Information
FLEQSUVY is a concentrated formulation. Verify the strength and the dose of the product prior to prescribing, dispensing, and administering.
Recommended Dosage
Initiate FLEQSUVY with a low dosage, preferably in divided doses, administered orally. The following gradually increasing dosage regimen is suggested, but should be adjusted based on clinical response and tolerability:
1 mL (5 mg) three times a day for three days
2 mL (10 mg) three times a day for three days
3 mL (15 mg) three times a day for three days
4 mL (20 mg) three times a day for three days
Additional increases may be necessary up to the maximum recommended dosage of 80 mg daily [4 mL (20 mg) four times a day].
Administration Instructions
Shake well FLEQSUVY oral suspension before administration. Discard unused portion 2 months after first opening.
A calibrated measuring device is recommended to measure and deliver the prescribed dose accurately. A household teaspoon or tablespoon is not an adequate measuring device.
Nasogastric Tube Administration
FLEQSUVY can be administered via a nasogastric (NG) tube at sizes 8 French or larger
using the following steps:
- Ensure the NG feeding tube is flushed with appropriate amount of purified water (15 to 30 mL) prior to administration of FLEQSUVY.
- Draw the required dose of FLEQSUVY in the appropriate oral or enteral syringe and administer the dose via the feeding tube. The medication may remain in the dosing syringe for up to 4 hours prior to administration.
- If residual drug remains in the dosing syringe, draw up purified water into the syringe, shake gently, and administer through the feeding tube.
- Flush the feeding tube with at least 25 mL of purified water.
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