methimazole

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg

hyperthyroidism

[5-15 mg PO qd]

Start: 5-20 mg PO q8h; Info: once euthyroid, start maint. dose; give w/ food

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[see below]

hepatitis: avoid use

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg

hyperthyroidism

[0.2 mg/kg/day PO divided qd-tid]

Start: 0.4 mg/kg/day PO divided tid; Max: 30 mg/day; Info: give w/ food

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: consider adult renal dosing for guidance

HD/PD: consider adult renal dosing for guidance

hepatic dosing

[see below]

hepatitis: avoid use