Qelbree (Viloxazine)

Qelbree (Viloxazine)

Qelbree

Viloxazine

Capsules: 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Medical Use

Qelbree (Viloxazine 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg) is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in both adults and children aged 6 years and older.

Recommended Dosage:

  • -Administration: Take Qelbree orally, with or without food. Do not chew, cut, or crush the capsules. Swallow them whole, or open the capsules and sprinkle the contents over a tablespoon or teaspoon of pudding or applesauce. Consume the mixture entirely within 15 minutes if using pudding, or within a couple of hours if using applesauce. Do not store the mixture for future use.

Pediatric Patients:

  • -Ages 6-11: Start with 100 mg orally once daily. The dosage can be increased by 100 mg each week, up to a maximum of 400 mg daily, based on response and tolerability.
  • -Ages 12-17: Start with 200 mg orally once daily. After one week, the dosage can be increased by 200 mg, up to a maximum of 400 mg daily, based on response and tolerability.

Adult Patients:

  • -Starting Dosage: Begin with 200 mg orally once daily. The dosage can be increased by 200 mg each week, up to a maximum of 600 mg daily, based on response and tolerability.
  • -Long-term Use: ADHD treatment may be needed for extended periods. Regularly reevaluate the long-term use of Qelbree and adjust the dosage as necessary.