Propranolol Actavis Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults & Children Over 12 Years: Angina, Migraine or Tremor: Initially 40 mg two or three times a day, then 120-240 mg a day for angina or 80-160 mg a day for migraine or tremor.
High Blood Pressure: Initially 80 mg twice a day, then 160-320 mg a day.
Irregular/Fast Heart Beats, Over Active Thyroid Gland or Enlarged Heart Muscle: 10-40 mg three or four times a day.
Heart Attack: Start treatment 5-21 days after attack. 40 mg four times a day for 2-3 days, then 80 mg twice a day.
Phaeochromocytoma: Before An Operation: 60 mg a day for 3 days. Treatment Dose: 30 mg a day.
Anxiety: 40 mg before anxious situations. For long-term anxiety 40 mg two or three times a day, treatment is reviewed after 6-12 months.
Liver Disease Due To High Blood Pressure: Initially 40 mg twice a day, increasing to 80 mg twice a day depending on response. Maximum Dose: 160 mg twice a day.
Children Under 12 Years: Migraine: 20 mg two or three times a day.
All Other Indications: Doses are decided using body weight. 
Elderly: The dose may be reduced.
Administration: The patient should always take Propranolol tablets exactly as told by the physician. If the patient is not sure, check with the physician.
Take with water before meals.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless told by the physician.
If the patient forgets to take a dose, take it as soon as remembered, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then go on as before. Never double up on the next dose to make up for the one missed.
If the patient stops taking Propranolol tablets suddenly, the patient may experience unpleasant side effects including sweating, shaking, worsening of angina, irregular heart beat, heart attack or death. Withdrawal should be gradual.
If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the physician or pharmacist.