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Sodium Oxybate

Sodium Oxybate Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 2, 2025

The average cost for 3 bottles of 180ml of 500mg/ml of Sodium Oxybate is $6,561.37 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 71.42% off the average retail price of $22,961.18.

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180ml of 500mg/ml

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Typical dosage for Sodium Oxybate

  • Adults: The typical starting dose is 2.25 grams by mouth at bedtime, then 2.25 grams taken 2.5 to 4 hours later. Your prescriber will raise your dose every week to the recommended dose. The recommended dose is 6 to 9 grams by mouth per night, split evenly into two doses.

  • Children 7 years and older: Dosing will depend on your child's weight. The dose is taken at night, once at bedtime and again 2.5 to 4 hours later. Your child's prescriber will raise the dose about every week to the recommended dose.

Your dose might differ if you have liver problems. It also might differ if you take divalproex (Depakote).

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