Tervent 1.5 mg/5 ml Syrup

Use in bronchospasm: Terbutaline tablets and syrup have a duration of action of 7 to 8 hours. The minimum recommended dosage interval is therefore 7 hours.

Adults/Elderly:

• Tablets:?During the first 1-2 weeks 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 3 times in a 24 hour period is recommended. The dose may then be increased to 5 mg (2 tablets) 3 times in 24 hours to achieve adequate bronchodilation.
• Syrup:?The starting dose should be 2?5 ml spoonfuls (3 mg) 3 times in 24 hours. The dose may then be increased to 3?5 ml spoonfuls (4.5 mg) 3 times in 24 hours if necessary.

Children:?

• Tablets: 7-15 years, the starting dose should normally be 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 2 times in 24 hours. However, in some patients, the dose may need to be increased to 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 3 times in 24 hours.
• Syrup:?0.25 ml (0.075 mg)/kg body weight 3 times in a 24 hour period.