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Dronabinol

Dronabinol Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 12, 2025

The average cost for 60 capsules of 2.5mg of Dronabinol is $82.98 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 70.25% off the average retail price of $278.91.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

2.5mg

60 capsules

$82.98

$1.38

5mg

60 capsules

$146.59

$2.44

10mg

60 capsules

$245.63

$4.09

Typical dosage for Dronabinol

  • Low appetite and weight loss from AIDS: The typical starting dose is 2.5 mg by mouth twice daily, taken 1 hour before lunch and dinner. In general, your prescriber will help adjust your dose based on your needs.

  • Nausea and vomiting from cancer medications: Your prescriber will calculate your dose from your body surface area (BSA, measured in m2). This takes into account your height and weight.

    • The typical starting dose is 5 mg/m2 that's taken by mouth a few times per day. Your prescriber will adjust your dose depending on how well it's helping you and any side effects.
    • Take the first dose on an empty stomach, 1 to 3 hours before chemotherapy. After chemotherapy, take a dose every 2 to 4 hours for up to 4 to 6 doses per day, with or without food.

The dose might be lower for older adults.

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