Xilone Dosage/Direction for Use

Dosage: Generally: Dosage of XILONE Syrup should be individualized according to the severity of the disease and the response of the patient.
Infants and children: the recommended dosage should be governed by the same consideration rather than strict adherence to the ratio indicated by age or body weight.
Dosage should be decreased or discontinued gradually when the drug has been administered for more than a few days. If a period of spontaneous remission occurs in chronic conditions, treatment should be discontinued.
Initial dose: varies from 5 ml to 60 ml/day of XILONE Syrup, depending on the specific disease entity being treated. In situations of less severity, lower doses will generally suffice, while in selected patients, higher initial doses may be required. The elderly may require lower doses.
Adults: 5 - 60 mg daily of XILONE Syrup in divided doses or as a single dose on alternate days.
In long-term therapy: dosage should be maintained at not more than 7 mg whenever possible.
Children: as directed by the physician.
For short treatment: not more than 2 weeks, as it may lead to growth retardation in children.