Adults: The recommended dose is 5 mg once daily. Linagliptin (Trajenta) can be taken with or without a meal at any time of the day.
Renal impairment: No dose adjustment is required for patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment: No dose adjustment is required for patients with hepatic impairment.
Elderly: No dose adjustment is necessary.
Children and adolescents: Linagliptin (Trajenta) is not recommended for use in children below 18 years due to lack of data on safety and efficacy.
Missed dose: If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. A double dose should not be taken at the same day.