Foundayo dosage: doses and step-up schedule
Foundayo doses and step-up schedule from the UK product information, with guidance on dose increases.
Foundayo dosing schedule
Foundayo is taken once a day. The dose is increased gradually to reduce side effects; your prescriber decides whether and when to increase it, and some people stay on a lower dose if it works well for them or if side effects are troublesome.
| Dose | Role | Earliest start (if increased at every step) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundayo 0.8mg | Starting dose | Week 1 |
| Foundayo 2.5mg | Step-up dose | Week 5 |
| Foundayo 5.5mg | Step-up dose | Week 9 |
| Foundayo 9mg | Maintenance dose | Week 13 |
| Foundayo 14.5mg | Maintenance dose | Week 17 |
| Foundayo 17.2mg | Maximum dose | Week 21 |
- Step 10.8mgfrom week 1
- Step 22.5mgfrom week 5
- Step 35.5mgfrom week 9
- Step 49mgfrom week 13
- Step 514.5mgfrom week 17
- Step 617.2mgfrom week 21
The UK product information says to stay on each dose for at least 4 weeks before increasing. Weeks shown are the earliest possible; many people stay on a dose for longer, and some stay on a lower dose.
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