API

Drug classification

Dosage form

Tablet

API strength per dosage

100 MG

Dose

Adults: 25–100 mg orally 2–3 times daily, adjusted as needed; maximum 1 g/day. Elderly: Start at lower doses (e.g., 1/3 to 1/2 adult dose). Children (1–5 years): 0.5 mg/kg every 4–6 hours; (6–12 years): 1 mg/kg every 4–6 hours; maximum 75 mg/day.

Mechanism of action

Indications

Side effects

Pregnancy category

Precautions

Contraindications