ImiCila Dosage/Direction for Use

ImiCila will be prepared and given to the patient by a doctor or another health care professional. The doctor will decide how much ImiCila the patient needs.
Adults and adolescents: The usual dose of ImiCila for adults and adolescents is 500 mg/500mg every 6 hours or 1,000 mg/1,000 mg every 6 or 8 hours. If the patient has kidney problems or weighs less than 70 kg, the  doctor may lower the dose.
Children: The usual dose for children one year of age or older is 15/15 or 25/25 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours. ImiCila is not recommended in children under one year of age and children with kidney problems.
Method of administration: ImiCila is given intravenously (into a vein) over 20-30 minutes for a dose of  ≤ 500 mg/500 mg or 40-60 minutes for a dose of > 500 mg/500mg. The rate of infusion may be slowed if the patient feels sick.
If the patient is given more ImiCila than they should: Symptoms of overdose may include seizures (fits), confusion, tremors, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure and slow heart rate. If the patient is concerned that the patient may have been given too much ImiCila, contact the doctor or another healthcare professional immediately.
If the patient misses a dose of ImiCila: If the patient is concerned that the patient may have missed a dose, contact the doctor or another healthcare professional immediately.
If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor, pharmacist or nurse.