Adult States of excitation 10-20 mg IM/IV tds.
Status epilepticus Initially 10-20 mg IV, followed by 20 mg IM or IV drip infusion.
Muscular spasm 10 mg IV once or bd.
Tetanus 10 mg IV for 8 hr.
Elderly Antianxiety, sedative-hypnotic, amnestic, anticonvulsant or adjunct skeletal muscle relaxant Initially 2-5 mg IM/IV per dose, may be increased gradually as needed.
Childn 2-5 yr Status epilepticus & severe recurrent convulsive seizures 200-500 mcg slow IV every 2-5 min, may be repeated in 2-4 hr as needed. Max: 5 mg.
Tetanus 1-2 mg IM/IV every 3 or 4 hr as needed.
Childn ≥5 yr Status epilepticus & severe recurrent convulsive seizures 1 mg slow IV every 2-5 min, may be repeated in 2-4 hr as needed. Max: 10 mg.
Tetanus 5-10 mg IM/IV every 3 or 4 hr as needed.
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