| Recommended Dosage | Depression
Adult- 20 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 50 mg/day.
Elderly- Initial dose- 10 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 40 mg/day.
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Adult- Initial dose- 20 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly.
Elderly- Initial dose- 10 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 40 mg/day.
Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
Adult- Initial dose- 20 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly.
Elderly- Initial dose- 10 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 40 mg/day.
Social anxiety disorder
Adult- Initial dose- 20 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 50-60 mg/day.
Elderly- Initial dose- 10 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 40 mg/day.
Anxiety
Adult- Initial dose- 20 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 50 mg/day.
Elderly- Initial dose- 10 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 40 mg/day.
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Adult- Initial dose- 20 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 50 mg/day.
Elderly- Initial dose- 10 mg daily, the dose may increase gradually, as per condition, by 10-mg increments weekly. Maximum dose- 40 mg/day. |