Typical dosage for Myalept
Myalept is given as an injection under the skin. Your provider will adjust the dose based on how you're responding to the medication.
- People weighing 88 lbs (40 kg) or less: The typical starting dose is 0.06 mg/kg of body weight once per day. The maximum dose is 0.13 mg/kg once per day.
- Males weighing more than 88 lbs: The typical starting dose is 2.5 mg once per day. The maximum dose is 10 mg once per day.
- Females weighing more than 88 lbs: The typical starting dose is 5 mg once per day. The maximum dose is 10 mg once per day.
