Dosage for Seizures
Dosage for Adults (people between 18 to 64 years)
- Normal first dose: You will take 0.5 mg thrice daily
- Dose increases: If the condition persists, your doctor may increase your dose to 1 mg every three days until your seizure leaves
- Maximum dose: You will take 20 mg per day in multiple doses
Dosage for Children (between 11 and 17 years)
- Normal first dose: Your child will take 0.5 mg three times per day
- Dose increases: Your healthcare provider will increase your child’s dosage to 1 mg every three days until your child’s seizure leaves
- Maximum dose: Your child will take 20 mg per day in multiple doses
Dosage for children (ages 0 to 10 years or children who weigh 66 lbs. [30 kg] or less)
- Normal starting dose: 0.01 to 0.03 mg/kg of body weight every day. The dose must not be higher than 0.05 mg/kg per day given in two to three multiple doses
- Dose increases: Your doctor may increase your child’s dose to 0.5 mg every three days until their seizures are completely treated
- Maximum dose: Your child will take 0.1–0.2 mg/kg every day in multiple doses
Dosage for Older Adults (ages 65 years and older)
Your kidneys may stop functioning properly when you become older than 65. This impedes your body’s ability to process drugs. As a result, your body contains more drugs. To prevent any complications, your doctor will reduce your doses. Other treatment alternatives will be recommended to treat seizures. [3]