An Overview of Lasix Dosages
The dose of
Lasix® (
furosemide) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may currently be taking
- How you respond to Lasix.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
The recommended dose of Lasix for fluid retention (edema) can vary between 20 mg and 600 mg daily (taken as a single dose or divided and taken more frequently). Some people will only need to take Lasix when they need it (when they are experiencing water retention). Others need to take Lasix on a daily basis.
Dosing for Infants and Children
Lasix is approved for treating water retention (but not high blood pressure) in children and infants.
Usually, the starting dosage for infants and children is 2 mg per kilogram per day (about 0.9 mg per pound per day). The child's healthcare provider may increase the dose if needed, up to a maximum of 6 mg per kilogram (about 2.7 mg per pound).
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