Peds Dosing Prozac

Dosage forms: 10,20,40; 20/5 mL sol
major depressive disorder
8-17 yo
Dose: 10-20 mg PO qd; Start: 10 mg PO qd x7 days; Info: slower titration in lower wt peds; taper dose gradually to D/C
obsessive-compulsive disorder
7-17 yo
Dose: 20-60 mg PO qd; Start: 10 mg PO qd, incr. 10 mg/day q14 days; Info: slower titration, max 20-30 mg/day in lower wt peds; taper dose gradually to D/C
renal dosing
no adjustment
HD: not defined
hepatic dosing
adjust dose amount, frequency
hepatic impairment: decr. dose or frequency, amount not defined