Dosage
Mercaptopurine (Monohydrate)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 0.5 mg | 0.5 (0.5) | 12 hourly | Ophthalmic | - |
| 1 % | 1 (1) | 6 hourly | Ophthalmic | drops. |
| 500 mg | 500 (500) | 8 hourly | PO, IV | |
| 2 % | 2 (2) | 8 hourly | Topical | - |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 1 % | 1 (1) | 12 hourly | Opthalmic | For Paeds of all ages |
| 25 mg/kg | 25 (25) | 8 hourly | Oral | - |
| 6 to 7 mg/kg | 6.5 (6.5) | 8 hourly | Slow IV | Over 6 Hours |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 12.5 mg/kg | 12 (12.5) | 8 hourly | Oral | |
| 6 to 7 mg/kg | 6.5 (6.5) | As recommended. | Slow Intravenous | |