Meperidine Hydrochloride (Page 4 of 4)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For Relief of Pain
Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of the patient. Meperidine is less effective orally than with parenteral administration. The dose of meperidine hydrochloride should be proportionately reduced (usually by 25 to 50 percent) when administered concomitantly with phenothiazines and many other tranquilizers since they potentiate the action of meperidine.
Adults:
The usual dosage is 50 to 150 mg orally every 3 or 4 hours as necessary.
Pediatric Patients:
The usual dosage is 1.1 mg/kg to 1.8 mg/kg orally up to the adult dose, every 3 or 4 hours as necessary.
Each dose of the oral solution should be taken in one-half glass of water, since if taken undiluted, it may exert a slight topical anesthetic effect on mucous membranes.
HOW SUPPLIED
Meperidine Hydrochloride Tablets USP
50 mg white, scored tablets
(Tablets Identified 54 879)
NDC 0054-8595-11: Unit dose, 25 tablets per card (reverse numbered), 1 card per shipper.
NDC 0054-4595-25: Bottles of 100 tablets.
100 mg white, scored tablets
(Tablets Identified 54 163)
NDC 0054-8596-11: Unit dose, 25 tablets per card (reverse numbered), 1 card per shipper.
NDC 0054-4596-25: Bottles of 100 tablets.
Dispense in a well-closed, light-resistant container as defined in the USP/NF.
Meperidine Hydrochloride Oral Solution USP
50 mg per 5 mL (unflavored, colorless oral solution)
NDC 0054-3545-63: Bottles of 500 mL.
DEA Order Form Required.
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
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© RLI, 2005
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Labeler — Boehringer Ingelheim |
Revised: 05/2006 Boehringer Ingelheim
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