Typical dosage for Daybue
Daybue (trofinetide) comes as an oral solution containing 200 mg per mL. Your child will take this medication by mouth or through a feeding tube two times a day, in the morning and evening, with or without food.
The starting dose will depend on your child’s weight:
- 9 kg to less than 12 kg: The typical dose is 5 grams (25 mL) twice daily.
- 12 kg to less than 20 kg: The typical dose is 6 grams (30 mL) twice daily.
- 20 kg to less than 35 kg: The typical dose is 8 grams (40 mL) twice daily.
- 35 kg to less than 50 kg: The typical dose is 10 grams (50 mL) twice daily.
- 50 kg or more: The typical dose is 12 grams (60 mL) twice daily.
The dose might differ if your child has side effects that don't go away, like diarrhea or weight loss.
