Typical dosage for Alvimopan
You can only receive Alvimopan while you're in the hospital.
- The typical dose is 12 mg by mouth 30 minutes to 5 hours before surgery. Starting the day after surgery, the typical dose is 12 mg by mouth twice daily for no more than 7 days. You shouldn't receive more than 15 total doses.
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