<p><strong>Adult</strong>: The recommended initial dosage is 100 mg twice daily whether used alone or added to a diuretic regimen. The usual maintenance dosage of Labetalol Hydrochloride is between 200 and 400 mg twice daily.<br />
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<strong>Patients with severe hypertension</strong>: May require from 1,200 to 2,400 mg per day, with or without thiazide diuretics. Titration increments should not exceed 200 mg twice daily.<br />
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<strong>Elderly Patients</strong>: The majority of elderly patients will require between 100 and 200 mg twice daily.</p>