Zirolac Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult: Ketorolac trometamol IV/IM is initiated with 10 mg, maintained with 10-30 mg every 4-6 hours and the minimum effective dose is used. Therapy should not to exceed 2 days. In elderly patients, patients with renal failure and patients below 50 kg of body weight, daily dose should not exceed 60 mg. Ketorolac trometamol is contraindicated for intrathecal or epidural administration. Based on incidence of symptoms or severity of the pain, amount of dosage and intervals are adjusted.
Ketorolac trometamol is used concomitantly with morphine if necessary. Maximum duration of therapy is 5 days.
Children, 2 years of age and older: Single intravenous injection after pediatric operation. Thereafter, IV bolus can be given several times if necessary. In pediatric use, intravenous injection is recommended because of IM injection accompanying pain. Administer 0.5 mg/kg every 6 hours, if necessary, after 0.5-1.0 mg/kg single dose. Therapy should not to exceed 2 days. Based on incidence of symptoms or severity of the pain, amount of dosage and intervals are adjusted. Or as prescribed by the physician.