Wilson's disease
Adult: In patients who are intolerant of penicillamine: As trientine dihydrochloride cap: 1,200-2,400 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Alternatively, 750-1,250 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses (Max: 2,000 mg daily). As trientine tetrahydrochloride tab: 450-975 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Initiate at the lowest dose in the range and adjust according to patient response and serum copper level. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries and individual products (refer to specific product guidelines).
Elderly: As trientine dihydrochloride cap: May initiate at the lower end of the dosing range.
Child: In patients who are intolerant of penicillamine: ≥5 years As trientine dihydrochloride cap: Initially, 20 mg/kg daily rounded off to the nearest 250 mg cap given in 2-3 divided doses. Alternatively, 500-750 mg daily in divided doses (Max: 1,500 mg daily). As trientine tetrahydrochloride tab: 225-600 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Adjust dose according to patient response and serum copper level. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries and individual products (refer to specific product guidelines).
Elderly: As trientine dihydrochloride cap: May initiate at the lower end of the dosing range.
Child: In patients who are intolerant of penicillamine: ≥5 years As trientine dihydrochloride cap: Initially, 20 mg/kg daily rounded off to the nearest 250 mg cap given in 2-3 divided doses. Alternatively, 500-750 mg daily in divided doses (Max: 1,500 mg daily). As trientine tetrahydrochloride tab: 225-600 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Adjust dose according to patient response and serum copper level. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries and individual products (refer to specific product guidelines).