Levosulpiride

Overview

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Dosage

Levosulpiride's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

200 to 800 mg500 (500)24 hourlyIM
200 to 400 mg300 (300)12 hourlyPOFor the treatment of schizophrenia: upto 1200mg twice daily may be given in patients with positive symptoms or upto 800 mg in patients with mainly negative symptoms.
25 to 25 mg25 (25)8 hourlyPOFor GERD, irritable bowel disease (IBS), dyspeptic syndrome, essential cephalgia.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

3 to 5 mg/kg4 (4)As recommended.POThis is the dose for children above 14 years of age. (i.e. 3-5mg/Kg daily)

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Levosulpiride

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