Detailed Propylthiouracil dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Storm; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.

Initial 200-300 mg PO q4-6hr initially on Day 1 (may require 800-1200 mg/day), then reduce gradually; some practitioners propose an initial dose of 600-1000 mg with gradual dose reduction after...

2023年6月5日 · Adults: Propylthiouracil is administered orally, initially as 300 mg/day in three divided doses every 8 hours (may reach up to 600 to 900 mg/day). After the initial treatment, the general maintenance dose is 100 to 150 mg/day. The dose is adjusted to maintain normal TSH, T3, and T4 levels.

2025年2月1日 · For oral dosage form (tablets): For treatment of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid): Adults—At first, 300 to 900 milligrams (mg) daily, divided into 3 equal doses and given every 8 hours. The maintenance dose is usually 100 to 150 mg daily.

2023年5月16日 · Dosage for Propylthiouracil? The initial adult dose of propylthiouracil is 300 mg daily. The usual maintenance dosage is 100 to 150 mg daily. For children 6 to 10 years of age, the initial dosage is 50 to 150 mg daily. For pediatric patients 10 years and over, the initial dosage is 150 to 300 mg daily.

What is the dosage for propylthiouracil? The initial adult dose of PTU is 300 mg/day divided into 3 divided doses. PTU is usually administered every eight hours. Patients with large goiters may require initial doses of up to 900 mg daily. The usual long-term adult dose after initial treatment is 100-150 mg/day.

2025年1月14日 · Propylthiouracil Dosage and Administration. Propylthiouracil is administered orally. The total daily dosage is usually given in 3 equal doses at approximately 8-hour intervals.

Propylthiouracil is a thiourea-derivative antithyroid agent.

Dosing of PTU is a 500–1000 mg load, then 250 mg every four hours, which can be given orally or intravenously. 3 The recommended maximum dose of PTU is 1600 mg per day. 2 Dosing for MMI is 60–80 mg/day, with maximal dose of 100 mg/day. 2,3 MMI is not available as intravenous dosing in the United States.

2024年11月18日 · Manufacturer recommends administering total daily dosage in 3 equally divided doses at approximately 8-hour intervals. More frequent administration (e.g., at 4- or 6-hour intervals) may be necessary in some cases.