Meprobamate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Equanil, Meprospan 200, Meprospan 400, Miltown-200, Miltown-400, Miltown-600, Probate, Trancot, Apo-Meprobamate, Meprospan-400, Miltown

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming.

Dosing - The dose of meprobamate will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of meprobamate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so:

• For regular (short-acting) tablets:
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 400 milligrams three or four times a day, or 600 milligrams two times a day.
  • Children 6 to 12 years of age: 100 to 200 milligrams two or three times a day.
  • Children up to 6 years of age: Dose must be determined by the doctor.
• For long-acting dosage forms (extended-release tablets):
  • Adults and children 12 years of age or older: 400 to 800 milligrams two times a day, in the morning and at bedtime.
  • Children 6 to 12 years of age: 200 milligrams two times a day, in the morning and at bedtime.
  • Children up to 6 years of age: Dose must be determined by the doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine and remember within an hour or so of the missed dose, take it right away. However, if you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose of meprobamate is very dangerous in children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.