Valtoco Dosage
Generic name: diazepam 5mg in 0.1mL
Dosage form: nasal spray
Drug class: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 6, 2025.
Instructions Prior to Dosing
Prior to treatment, healthcare professionals should instruct the individual administering VALTOCO on how to identify seizure clusters and use the product appropriately.
Dosing Information
The recommended dose of VALTOCO nasal spray is 0.2 mg/kg to 0.5 mg/kg, depending on the patient's age and weight. See Table 1 and Table 2 for specific recommendations.
| Age (Years) | Recommended Dose |
|---|---|
| 2 through 5 | 0.5 mg/kg |
| 6 through 11 | 0.3 mg/kg |
| 12 and older | 0.2 mg/kg |
| Dose Based on Age and Weight | Administration | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 5 Years of Age (0.5 mg/kg) |
6 to 11 Years of Age (0.3 mg/kg) |
12 Years of Age and Older (0.2 mg/kg) |
Dose (mg) | Number of Nasal Spray Devices | Number of Sprays |
| Weight (kg) | |||||
| 6 to 11 | 10 to 18 | 14 to 27 | 5 | One 5 mg device | One spray in one nostril |
| 12 to 22 | 19 to 37 | 28 to 50 | 10 | One 10 mg device | One spray in one nostril |
| 23 to 33 | 38 to 55 | 51 to 75 | 15 | Two 7.5 mg devices | One spray in each nostril |
| | 56 to 74 | 76 and up | 20 | Two 10 mg devices | One spray in each nostril |
Important Administration Instructions
VALTOCO is for intranasal use only.
No device assembly is required. VALTOCO nasal spray delivers its entire contents upon activation. Do not prime or attempt to use for more than one administration per device.
Patients and caregivers should be counseled to read carefully the "Instructions for Use" for complete directions on how to properly administer VALTOCO.
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