Immunosin Tablet Dosage
One tablet of Immunosin contains 500 mg of inosine pranobex 1.
Standard Dosing Regimen
The usual adult dose is 4 capsules (tablets) once daily, which equals 2000 mg per day, or as prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner 1. However, the actual dosing is weight-based and more nuanced than a simple "4 tablets daily."
Weight-Based Dosing
Based on clinical trial data, Immunosin should be dosed at 50 mg/kg body weight per day, rounded to the nearest 500 mg dose, with a maximum of 4 g (4000 mg) daily 2. This total daily dose is typically divided into 3-4 administrations throughout the day 2.
Practical Dosing Examples:
- A 60 kg patient would receive: 60 kg × 50 mg/kg = 3000 mg/day (6 tablets divided into 3-4 doses)
- An 80 kg patient would receive: 80 kg × 50 mg/kg = 4000 mg/day (8 tablets divided into 3-4 doses, which is the maximum)
- A 40 kg patient would receive: 40 kg × 50 mg/kg = 2000 mg/day (4 tablets divided into 3-4 doses)
Important Caveats
- Prescription required: Immunosin is available by prescription only 1
- Pregnancy/nursing: Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant or nursing 1
- Treatment duration: In COVID-19 studies, the standard treatment course was 10 days 2
- Timing matters: Evidence suggests starting early in viral infections maximizes benefit, particularly in mild to moderate disease 2
The "4 capsules once daily" mentioned in the FDA label 1 appears to be a simplified dosing instruction, but optimal dosing should follow the weight-based calculation up to the 4 g maximum daily dose.