<p><strong>Dosing in Adults</strong>: The recommended dose of Doxepin for adults is 6 mg once daily. A 3 mg once daily dose may be appropriate for some patients, if clinically indicated.<br />
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<strong>Dosing in the Elderly</strong>: The recommended starting dose of Doxepin in elderly patients (&ge;65 years old) is 3 mg once daily. The daily dose can be increased to 6 mg, if clinically indicated.<br />
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<strong>Administration</strong>: Doxepin should be taken within 30 minutes of bedtime. To minimize the potential for next day effects, Doxepin should not be taken within 3 hours of a meal. The total Doxepin dose should not exceed 6 mg per day.<br />
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<strong>Pediatric Use</strong>: The safety and effectiveness of Doxepin in pediatric patients have not been evaluated.</p>