Akineton (Biperiden Hydrochloride) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

• As an adjunct in the therapy of all forms of parkinsonism (idiopathic, postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic)
• Control of extrapyramidal disorders secondary to neuroleptic drug therapy (e.g., phenothiazines)

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms

Oral: One tablet one to three times daily.

Parkinson's Disease: Oral: The usual beginning dose is one tablet three or four times daily. The dosage should be individualized with the dose titrated upward to a maximum of 8 tablets (16 mg) per 24 hours.

HOW SUPPLIED

AKINETON (biperiden hydrochloride) Tablets, 2 mg each, white, embossed on one face with a triangle, bisected on the reverse and imprinted with the number "11."

Bottles of 100 – NDC # 49884-693-01

Storage

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight, light-resistant container as defined in USP.

AKINETON is a registered trademark of Knoll AG.

Manufactured for:

PAR PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.

Spring Valley, New York  10977

Manufactured by:

Abbott Laboratories

North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A.