1.2. Pediatrics
Maximum recommended oral antidiabetic doses in pediatric patients are summarized in Table 12. Dosages exceeding these recommendations will be reviewed.
Drug Name | Dosage Form/Strength | Treatment Indications | Maximum Recommended Dosage |
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metformin (generics) | immediate-release tablets | type 2 diabetes | greater than 10 years of age: 2000 mg/day, in two divided doses |
metformin (generics) | 500 mg/5 mL oral solution | type 2 diabetes | Greater than 10 years of age: 2000 mg/day, in two divided doses |
Drug Name | Dosage Form/Strength | Therapeutic Indications | Maximum Recommended Dosage |
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dapagliflozin (Farxiga, generics) | 5 mg, 10 mg tablets | Type 2 diabetes! | Greater than 10 years of age: 10 mg/day |
empagliflozin (Jardiance) | 10 mg, 25 mg tablets | type 2 diabetes# | Greater than 10 years of age: 25 mg/day |
Drug Name | Dosage Form/Strength | Treatment Indications | Maximum Recommended Dosage |
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dapagliflozin/metformin (Xigduo XR) | 2.5 mg/1000 mg, 5 mg/500 mg, 5 mg/1000 mg, 10 mg/500 mg, 10 mg/1000 mg tablets | type 2 diabetes! | Greater than or equal to 10 years of age: 10 mg/2000 mg/day once daily |
empagliflozin/metformin (Synjardy) | 5 mg/500 mg, 5 mg/1000 mg, 12.5 mg/500 mg, 12.5 mg/1000 mg tablets | type 2 diabetes# | Greater than or equal to 10 years of age: 25 mg/2000 mg/day in two divided doses |
empagliflozin/metformin (Synjardy XR) | 5 mg/1000 mg, 10 mg/1000 mg, 12.5 mg/1000 mg, 25 mg/1000 mg extended-release tablets | type 2 diabetes# | Greater than or equal to 10 years of age: 25 mg/2000 mg/day once daily |