Active Ingredient: Trientine
Trientine is indicated for the treatment of Wilson’s disease in adults, adolescents and children ≥5 years intolerant to D-penicillamine therapy.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
450 - 975 mg
From 112.5 To 243.75 mg 4 time(s) per day every day
The starting dose would usually correspond to the lowest dose in the range and the dose should subsequently be adapted according to the patient’s clinical response.
The recommended dose is between 450 mg and 975 mg per day in 2 to 4 divided doses.
It is important that trientine is given on an empty stomach, at least one hour before meals or two hours after meals and at least one hour apart from any other medicinal product, food, or milk.
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