Cap Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones Approx 10 mg/kg equiv to:
>100 kg 5 cap,
up to 100 kg 4 cap,
up to 80 kg 3 cap,
up to 60 kg 2 cap. Duration: 6-24 mth to dissolve.
Biliary reflux gastritis 1 cap daily at bedtime. Duration: 10-14 days.
Primary biliary cirrhosis 1 cap tid during the 1st 3 mth. As liver function tests improve, daily dose may be taken once in the evening.
Childn 6-18 yr w/ cystic fibrosis 20 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses, increase to 30 mg/kg/day if necessary.
FC tab Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones Approx 10 mg/kg equiv to:
>100 kg 2½ FC tab,
81-100 kg 2 FC tab,
61-80 kg 1½ FC tab,
up to 60 kg 1 FC tab. Duration: 6-24 mth to dissolve.
Symptomatic treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis Daily dose depends on body wt & ranges from 1½-3½ FC tab (14±2 mg/kg). 1st 3 mth of treatment: 500 mg FC tab divided over the day. May be taken once daily in the evening if liver function parameters improve.
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