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Phenobarbital
Diagnosis & Treatment > Seizure Medications > Phenobarbital > Dosing and titration of Phenobarbital
 

Dosing and titration of Phenobarbital

The usual starting dose in adults is 60 mg/day, with additional 30-mg increases every 2-4 weeks to a target dose of 90-120 mg/day, or higher if clinically tolerated.

The usual dose for children is 1 to 6 mg per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight per day.