Typical dosage for Increlex
Increlex (mecasermin) is given as an injection under the skin either in the upper arm, thigh, buttock, or stomach. Only give the injection if your child can eat a meal or snack 20 minutes before or 20 minutes after the shot.
The dose is based on your child's weight. The typical starting dose is 0.04 mg/kg to 0.08 mg/kg injected under the skin twice a day. Your child's prescriber might slowly raise the dose up to a maximum of 0.12 mg/kg twice a day as long as there aren't side effects.
