Thiethylperazine Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg/mL; 10 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
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Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting
10 mg orally or via deep intramuscular injection, 1 to 3 times a day as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nausea/Vomiting
> 12 years: 10 mg orally or via deep intramuscular injection, 1 to 3 times a day as needed.
Other Comments
Intramuscular thiethylperazine should be administered deeply into a large muscle mass while the patient is lying down. The patient should remain at rest for at least 1 hour after the injection. Thiethylperazine causes drowsiness and may impair the patient's ability to perform hazardous tasks requiring mental alertness or physical coordination.
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