Cyclobenzaprinedosage

The recommended adult dose for most patients is one cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule, 15 mg taken once daily. Some patients may require up to 30 mg/day, given as one cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule, 30 mg taken once daily or as two cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, 15 mg taken once daily. It is recommended that doses be taken at approximately the same time each day. Use of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules for periods longer than two or three weeks is not recommended. Instruct patients to swallow cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules intact. Alternatively, the contents of the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules may be sprinkled over applesauce and then swallowed. This method is appropriate only for patients able to reliably swallow the applesauce without chewing. Other foods have not been tested and should not be substituted for applesauce.

Instruct the patient to: Sprinkle the contents of the capsule onto a tablespoon of applesauce and consume immediately without chewing. Rinse the mouth to ensure all of the contents have been swallowed. Discard any unused portion of the cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules after the contents have been sprinkled on applesauce. Recommended adult dose for most patients is 15 mg taken once daily. Some patients may require 30 mg taken once daily Recommended to take doses at approximately same time each day Instruct patients to swallow cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules intact or to sprinkle capsule contents on a tablespoon of applesauce and swallow immediately without chewing Use for periods longer than 2 or 3 weeks is not recommended