Promazine Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 50 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg/mL; 25 mg/mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Agitated State
IM: 50-150 mg, depending on the degree of severity.
May give additional doses in 30 minutes up to a total of 300 mg. Once control is obtained, administer orally.
Oral or IM: 10-200 mg every 4-6 hours.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Psychosis
Child > 12 years: Oral or IM: 10-25 mg every 4-6 hours.
Dose Adjustments
In less severe disturbances, adjust dose downward.
Dialysis
Promazine is not dialyzable.
Other Comments
The total daily dose should not exceed 1000 mg.
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