Salagen tablets can be taken by mouth with or without food, usually 3-4 times daily, or as directed by your doctor. To minimize the risk of side effects, your doctor may recommend starting with a low dose of Salagen and gradually increasing it. Adhere to your doctor’s instructions carefully.
The appropriate dosage of Salagen is based on your medical condition and individual response to treatment. If you have liver problems, your doctor may advise taking Salagen only twice a day.
- For dry mouth due to radiation therapy for head or neck cancer: The typical starting dose is 5 mg by mouth three times a day. The dosage may be increased up to 10 mg by mouth three times a day but should not exceed 30 mg/day.
 
- For Sjogren’s syndrome: The recommended dose of Salagen Tablets is 5 mg taken three or four times a day. The dosage may be adjusted up to a maximum of 30 mg/day.
 
To obtain the most benefit from Salagen, it should be taken on a regular basis at the same times each day. You can use a reminder system to help you remember to take it.
                             
                        
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