Ellezin Dosage/Direction for Use

Recommended Dose: Adults and adolescents 12 years and above: The daily recommended dose is 5 mg (1 film-coated tablet).
Children aged 6 to 12 years: The daily recommended dose is 5 mg (1 film-coated tablet).
Elderly: Adjustment of the dose is recommended in elderly patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (see Renal impairment as follows).
Renal impairment: Dosing adjustments for patients with impaired renal function: See table.

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In paediatric patients suffering from renal impairment, the dose will have to be adjusted on an individual basis taking into account the renal clearance of the patient and his body weight. There are no specific data for children with renal impairment.
Method of administration: The film-coated tablet must be taken orally, swallowed whole with liquid and may be taken with or without food.
It is recommended to take the daily dose in one single intake.