Frusol 40mg/5ml Oral Solution 150ml

Frusol 40mg/5ml Oral Solution

Each 5ml contains 40 milligrams Furosemide

Excipient(s) with known effect:

Each 5ml Oral Solution contains 0.5ml ethanol and 2.5g liquid maltitol.

4.1 Therapeutic indications
Furosemide is indicated in all conditions requiring prompt diuresis, including cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic and renal oedema, peripheral oedema due to mechanical obstruction or venous insufficiency and hypertension.

It is also indicated for the maintenance therapy of mild oedema of any origin.

4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology

Adults

The usual initial daily dose is 40mg. This may be adjusted until an effective dose is achieved.

Paediatric population

1 to 3mg/Kg body weight daily up to a maximum total dose of 40mg/day.

Elderly

In the elderly, Furosemide is generally eliminated more slowly. Dosage should be titrated until the required response is achieved.

Method of administration

For oral use.

Suitable for administration via nasogastric (NG) or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. For further instructions see section 6.6.

The medication should be administered in the morning to avoid nocturnal diuresis.

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