Vastarel OD Dosage/Direction for Use

The dose is one capsule of 80 mg of trimetazidine once daily during breakfast.
The benefit of the treatment should be assessed after three months and trimetazidine should be discontinued if there is no treatment response.
Special populations: Patients with renal impairment: In patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30-60 ml/min), the recommended dose is reduced by half i.e., 1 tablet of 35 mg modified-release tablet in the morning during breakfast.
Elderly patients: Elderly patients may have increased trimetazidine exposure due to age-related decrease in renal function. In patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30-60 ml/min), the recommended dose is reduced by half i.e. 1 tablet of 35 mg modified-release tablet in the morning during breakfast. Dose titration in elderly patients should be exercised with caution.
Pediatric population: The safety and efficacy of trimetazidine in children aged below 18 years have not been established. No data are available.
Method of administration: Capsule must be taken orally without opening it, once daily i.e. one in the morning during breakfast.