Cogentin

The proper way to use

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer period of time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

To lessen stomach upset, take this medicine with meals or immediately after meals, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Dosing

The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—To start, 0.5 to 4 milligrams (mg) a day, depending on your condition. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed; however, the dose is usually not more than 6 mg a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For injection dosage form:
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—1 to 4 mg a day, depending on your condition. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed; however, the dose is usually not more than 6 mg a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—2 mg up to four times a day. Your doctor will adjust your dose, depending on your condition; however, the dose is usually not more than 16 mg a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For injection dosage form:
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—2 mg, injected into a muscle or vein. The dose may be repeated if needed; however, the dose is usually not given more than four times a day.
    • Children—Use and dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—50 mg one or two times a day. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed; however, the dose is usually not more than 600 mg a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For oral dosage forms (elixir and tablets):
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—To start, 2.5 mg three times a day after meals. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose, depending on your condition.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For extended-release oral dosage form (extended-release capsules):
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—5 mg after breakfast. Your doctor may add another 5 mg dose to be taken twelve hours later, depending on your condition.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For other oral dosage forms (elixir or tablets):
  • For Parkinson's disease or certain severe side effects caused by some other medicines:
    • Adults—To start, 1 to 2 mg a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed; however, the dose is usually not more than 15 mg a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is within 2 hours of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing.