Furosemide Dosage: How should you take Furosemide?

Take Furosemide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will adjust the Furosemide dosages of this strong diuretic to meet your specific needs.

Furosemide dosage for adults:

• Fluid Retention: You will probably be started at a single dose of 20 to 80 milligrams. If needed, the same dose can be repeated 6 to 8 hours later, or the dose may be increased. Your doctor may raise the dosage by 20 milligrams or 40 milligrams with each successive administration-- each 6 to 8 hours after the previous dose--until the desired effect is achieved. This dosage is then taken once or twice daily thereafter. Your doctor should monitor you carefully using laboratory tests. The maximum daily dose is 600 milligrams.
  
  
• High Blood Pressure: The usual starting dose is 80 milligrams per day divided into 2 doses. Your doctor will adjust the dosages and may add other high blood pressure medications if Furosemide is not enough.

Furosemide dosage for children:

The usual initial Furosemide dose is 2 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight given in a single oral dose. The doctor may increase subsequent doses by 1 to 2 milligrams per 2.2 pounds. Furosemide doses are spaced 6 to 8 hours apart. A child s dosage will be adjusted to the lowest needed to achieve maximum effect, and should not exceed 6 milligrams per 2.2 pounds.

Furosemide Overdosage: Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. An overdose of Furosemide can cause symptoms of severe dehydration. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of Furosemide overdose may include: Dry mouth, excessive thirst, low blood pressure, muscle pain or cramps, nausea and vomiting, weak or irregular heartbeat, weakness or drowsiness.

If you miss a dose of Furosemide : Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next Furosemide dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 Furosemide doses at the same time.

Storage instructions for Furosemide : Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and away from direct light. Store at room temperature.

Preparations of Furosemide : Tablets: 20mg, 40mg, 80mg. Oral solution: 10 mg/ml.