<p><strong>Oral: Adults:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>In cerebro-cortical insufficiency disorders</strong>, usual dose is one tablet (800 mg) 3 times a day.</li>
	<li><strong>In myoclonic seizures</strong>, a dose of 7.2 gm daily, increasing by 4.8 gm per day every 3 to 4 days up to maximum of 20 gm daily, given in 2 or 3 divided doses.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Oral: Children:</strong>&nbsp;The daily dosage depends on the weight of the child, 50 mg/kg of body weight in 3 divided doses. Once the desired results has been obtained, reduce the initial dose by half.<br />
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<strong>Parenteral formulations</strong>: When parenteral administration is needed (e.g. swallowing difficulties, unconsciousness) Piracetam can be administered intravenously.&nbsp;When treating severe symptoms, 12 g daily may need to be administered as an intravenous infusion.</p>