Only a correct and consequent application guarantees a successful treatment and the elimination of side effects. In principle, a difference between initial dose and maintenance dose has to be made.
Usually Propylthiouracil is given every 6-8 hours.
Adults, children and young: Initial dose: 1-2 tablets every 6 hours daily.
Maintenance dose: 1-3 tablets daily.
Children between 6 and 10 years: Initial dose: 1-3 tablets daily.
Maintenance dose: 1 tablet daily.
Or as prescribed by the physician.