Meperidine (Meperidine Hydrochloride) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Meperidine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For Relief of Pain

Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of the patient. Meperidine is less effective orally than on parenteral administration. The dose of meperidine hydrochloride should be proportionately reduced (usually by 25 to 50 percent) when administered concomitantly with phenothiazines and many other tranquilizers since they potentiate the action of meperidine hydrochloride.

Adults. The usual dosage is 50 mg to 150 mg orally, every 3 or 4 hours as necessary.

Pediatric Patients. The usual dosage is 1.1 mg/kg to 1.8 mg/kg orally, up to the adult dose, every 3 or 4 hours as necessary.

HOW SUPPLIED

Meperidine hydrochloride tablets, 50 mg are white to off-white, round, biconvex tablets, debossed 467 on one side and scored on the other side.

Bottles of 100s      NDC 57664-467-08

Meperidine hydrochloride tablets, 100 mg are white to off-white, round, biconvex tablets, debossed 471 on one side and plain on the other side.

Bottles of 100s      NDC 57664-471-08

Store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP].

Dispense in tight, light resistant containers as defined in USP.

CARACO PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES, LTD.
DETROIT, MI 48202

C.S. No: 5256T02
Iss: 4/06