Adult dose;
Initially 600mg daily in divided doses, increasing by 200mg/day at 3 day intervals to a maximum of 2.5g daily in divided doses. Maintenance dose usually 1-2g/day.
Serum half-life is 5-8 hours therefore administer tds.
For comprehensive details on the use of this drug, see BNF 4.8.1.
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