Self Care. Exam 2 Master Dosing

When Weeks 1-6 of Quitting

Use one piece every 1-2 hours.

When Weeks 7-9 of Quitting

Use one piece every 2-4 hours.

When Weeks 10-12 of Quitting

Use one piece every 4-8 hours.

2 mg gum or lozenge

If the first cigarette is smoked more than 30 minutes after waking.

4 mg gum or lozenge

If the first cigarette is smoked within 30 minutes of waking.

One nicotine nasal spray dose

1 mg nicotine: one 0.5 mg spray in each nostril.

Starting nicotine nasal spray dose

1-2 doses per hour.

Maximum hourly nasal spray dose

5 doses per hour.

Maximum daily nasal spray dose

40 mg, or 80 sprays, approximately half a bottle.

Minimum nasal spray use during the first 6-8 weeks

At least 8 doses daily.

Stopping nicotine nasal spray

Gradually taper over an additional 4-6 weeks.

Maximum recommended nasal spray therapy duration

3 months.

Habitrol or generic patch for fewer than 10 cigarettes daily

14 mg for 6 weeks, then 7 mg for 2 weeks.

NicoDerm CQ for more than 10 cigarettes daily

21 mg for 6 weeks, 14 mg for 2 weeks, then 7 mg for 2 weeks.

Habitrol or generic patch for more than 10 cigarettes daily

21 mg for 4 weeks, 14 mg for 2 weeks, then 7 mg for 2 weeks.

Starting varenicline before quitting

Begin therapy 1 week before the quit date.

Reason for varenicline dose titration

To minimize treatment-related nausea and insomnia.

Varenicline dose on days 1-3

0.5 mg once daily.

Varenicline dose on days 4-7

0.5 mg twice daily.

Varenicline dose from day 8 to treatment end

1 mg twice daily.

Varenicline treatment duration

Up to 12 weeks.

Starting bupropion SR before quitting

Begin therapy 1-2 weeks before the quit date to achieve therapeutic plasma levels.

Initial bupropion SR dose

150 mg orally each morning for 3 days.

Bupropion SR dose after initial treatment

150 mg orally twice daily for 7-12 weeks.

Minimum interval between bupropion SR doses

At least 8 hours.

Pediatric acetaminophen dose

10-15 mg/kg per dose every 4-6 hours.

Infants' Tylenol suspension concentration

160 mg per 5 mL.

Extra Strength Tylenol strength

500 mg per tablet.

Extra Strength Tylenol maximum daily dose. Manufacturer Recommendation

2 Caplets every 6 Hours. Max 3000 mg.

Extra Strength Tylenol maximum daily dose. FDA Recommendation

2 Caplets every 4-6 Hours. Max 4000 mg

Extra Strength Tylenol duration on the labels

Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.

OTC ibuprofen dose

200-400 mg every 4-6 hours as needed.

OTC naproxen sodium dose

220 mg every 8-12 hours.

Naproxen sodium first dose

Two tablets may be taken for the first dose.

Naproxen sodium age restriction

Not for children younger than 12 years.

Pediatric ibuprofen dose

5-10 mg/kg every 6-8 hours as needed.

Aspirin dose

650-1000 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 4000 mg.

Cetirizine HCl dose for adults and children older than 12

10 mg every 24 hours; maximum 10 mg daily.

Cetirizine HCl dose for children 6-12 years

5-10 mg every 24 hours; maximum 10 mg daily.

Cetirizine HCl dose for children 2 to under 6 years

2.5 mg every 12 hours or 2.5-5 mg every 24 hours; maximum 5 mg daily.

Chlorpheniramine maleate dose for adults and children older than 12

4 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 24 mg daily.

Chlorpheniramine maleate dose for children 6-12 years

2 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 12 mg daily.

Chlorpheniramine maleate dose for children 2 to under 6 years

1 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 6 mg daily.

Diphenhydramine citrate dose for children 6-12 years

19-38 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 228 mg daily.

Diphenhydramine citrate dose for children 2 to under 6 years

9.5 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 57 mg daily.

Diphenhydramine HCl dose for adults and children older than 12

25-50 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 300 mg daily.

Diphenhydramine HCl dose for children 6-12 years

12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 150 mg daily.

Diphenhydramine HCl dose for children 2 to under 6 years

6.25 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 37.5 mg daily.

Fexofenadine dose for adults and children older than 12

60 mg every 12 hours or 180 mg every 24 hours; maximum 180 mg daily.

Fexofenadine dose for children 6-12 years

30 mg every 12 hours; maximum 60 mg daily.

Fexofenadine dose for children 2 to under 6 years

30 mg every 12 hours; maximum 60 mg daily.

Pseudoephedrine dose for adults and children 12 years and older

60 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 240 mg daily.

Pseudoephedrine dose for children 6 to under 12 years

30 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 120 mg daily.

Pseudoephedrine dose for children 2 to under 6 years

15 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum 60 mg daily.

Levocetirizine dose for adults and children older than 12

5 mg every 24 hours; maximum 5 mg daily.

Levocetirizine dose for children 6-12 years

2.5 mg every 24 hours; maximum 2.5 mg daily.

Levocetirizine dose for children 2 to under 6 years

1.25 mg every 24 hours; maximum 1.25 mg daily.

Loratadine dose for adults and children older than 12

10 mg every 24 hours; maximum 10 mg daily.

Loratadine dose for children 6-12 years

10 mg every 24 hours; maximum 10 mg daily.

Loratadine dose for children 2 to under 6 years

5 mg every 24 hours; maximum 5 mg daily.

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide . Adults/Children 12 and older

10-20 mg every 4 hours or 30 mg every 6-8 hours as needed. 120 mg max

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Children 6 to

5 - 10 mg every 4 hours or 15 mg every 6-8 hours as needed. Max 60 mg

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Children 2 to

2.5 - 5 mg every 4 hours or 7.5 mg every 6 - 8 hours prn. Max 30 mg

Guaifenesin . Adults/Children 12 or older

200-400 mg every 4 hours as needed. Max 2400 mg

Guaifenesin. Children 6 to

100 - 200 mg every 4 hours PRN. Max 1200 mg

Guaifenesin. Children 2 to

50-100 mg every 4 hours as needed. Max 600 mg.