Cymbalta Online - Dosage

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor to benefit your condition as much as possible. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not chew, crush or sprinkle the contents on food or mix with liquids before swallowing.

Dosing

The dose of Cymbalta will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking Cymbalta

• For oral dosage form (capsule):
• For treatment of depression:
• Adults—40 milligrams (mg) a day (given as 20 mg twice a day) to 60 mg a day (given either once a day or as 30 mg twice a day) with or without meals.
• Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For treatment of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  • Adults—60 milligrams (mg) a day with or without meals.
  • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.