Adults: For adults the dosage is generally one ampoule daily injected deep intragluteally into the upper outer quadrant, by way of exception, in severe cases two injections, separated by an interval of a few hours, can be given per day (one into each buttock). Alternatively it is possible to combine one ampoule with Dicloran tablets upto a maximum daily dosage of 150 mg. Dicloran ampoules should not be given for more than 2 days: if necessary, the treatment can be continued with Dicloran tablets.
Children: Dicloran ampoules are not suitable for children.
After assessing the risk/benefit ratio in each individual patient, the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration should be used.
Mode of Administration: Intramuscular.