<p><strong>Use in bronchospasm</strong>: Terbutaline tablets and syrup have a duration of action of 7 to 8 hours. The minimum recommended dosage interval is therefore 7 hours.<br />
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Adults/Elderly:</p>

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	<li><strong>Tablets</strong>:&nbsp;During the first 1-2 weeks 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 3 times in a 24 hour period is recommended. The dose may then be increased to 5 mg (2 tablets) 3 times in 24 hours to achieve adequate bronchodilation.</li>
	<li><strong>Syrup</strong>:&nbsp;The starting dose should be 2&times;5 ml spoonfuls (3 mg) 3 times in 24 hours. The dose may then be increased to 3&times;5 ml spoonfuls (4.5 mg) 3 times in 24 hours if necessary.</li>
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<p>Children:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li><strong>Tablets</strong>: 7-15 years, the starting dose should normally be 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 2 times in 24 hours. However, in some patients, the dose may need to be increased to 2.5 mg (1 tablet) 3 times in 24 hours.</li>
	<li><strong>Syrup</strong>:&nbsp;0.25 ml (0.075 mg)/kg body weight 3 times in a 24 hour period.</li>
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