Tab Ulcerative colitis Adult Up to 4 g daily in divided doses. Maintenance: Up to 2 g daily in divided doses.
Childn 20-30 mg/kg daily,
≥6 yr Initially 30-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses, max: 75 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Max total dose: 4 g/day. Maintenance: Initially 15-30 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Max total dose: 2 g/day.
Crohn's disease Adult Up to 4 g daily in divided doses.
Childn 20-30 mg/kg daily in divided doses,
≥6 yr Initially 30-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses, max: 75 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Max total dose: 4 g/day. Maintenance: Initially 15-30 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Max total dose: 4 g/day.
PR granules Ulcerative colitis Adult Active disease: Individual dosage up to 4 g once daily or divided into 2-4 doses. Maintenance: 2 g once daily.
Childn ≥6 yr Active disease: Initially 30-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Max: 75 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Do not exceed 4 g/day. Maintenance: Initially 15-30 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Do not exceed 2 g/day.
Childn up to 40 kg ½ of the adult dose,
>40 kg Normal adult dose.
Crohn's disease Childn ≥6 yr Active disease: 30-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Max: 75 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Maintenance: 15-30 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Do not exceed 4 g/day total dose.
Supp Ulcerative proctitis 1 supp once-bid.