Farmalat ER Dosage/Direction for Use

Dosage Regimen: As far as possible the treatment must be tailored to the needs of the individual. Depending on the clinical picture in each case, the basic dose must be introduced gradually. Unless otherwise prescribed, the following dosage guidelines are recommended for adults: See Table 1.


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In general therapy should be initiated with 30 mg once daily. A starting dose of 20 mg once daily may be considered when medically indicated. Depending on the severity of the disease and the patient's response the dose can be increased in stages up to 60 mg once daily.
If in angina pectoris an adequate therapeutic effects has not been achieved after 14 days of the treatment, the patient should change over the fast acting nifedipine tablet (10mg), if advised by doctor.
Duration of Treatment: The attending doctor will determine the duration of use.
Administration: The tablets must not be chewed or broken up.
As a rule the tablets are swallowed whole with a little liquid, irrespective of meal times.
Additional Information on Special Populations: Pediatric patients: The safety and efficacy of Farmalat ER in children below 18 years has not been established.
Geriatric patients: No dose adaptation in elderly people above 65 years is necessary.
Patients with hepatic impairment: In patients with mild, moderate impaired liver function careful monitoring and a dose reduction may be necessary.