Silenor Dosage
Generic name: doxepin hydrochloride 3mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug classes: Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, Tricyclic antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2025.
The dose of SILENOR should be individualized.
Dosing in Adults
The recommended dose of SILENOR for adults is 6 mg once daily. A 3 mg once daily dose may be appropriate for some patients, if clinically indicated.
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