dosing
The dosage of cannabinoids is patient-specific. In general, this is always based on the guiding principle: 'Start low, go slow. '
It starts with a low starting dose, which is then slowly increased depending on effectiveness and tolerability.
This general dosing scheme can be derived from literature reviews and practice guidelines from various international experts:
Common dosing schedule 1,2,3 | Adven cannabis extract 10/10 | Cannabis flowers | |
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| Starting dose | 2.5 mg — 5 mg | 0.25 — 0.5 ml | Inexperienced patients: 10 mg cannabis flower per day (approx. 2.5 mg THC at 25% THC)4 Standard starting dose: 25-50 mg cannabis flower per day (approx. 6.25-12.5 mg THC at 25% THC)5 |
| titration | Every 2-7 days + 2.5 - 5 mg THC Every 2-3 days +10 mg CBD | +0.25 — 0.5 ml every few days depending on compatibility | + 10 — 25 mg flower every few days depending on compatibility |
| maximum dose | Depends on THC content, ≈ 40 mg THC per day is usually used | 4 ml | Varies significantly, e.g. up to 1-3 g/day |
| ingestion | Usually 1 — 5 cans/day It is recommended to take it at night for older patients | ||
| side effects | If side effects occur, they can usually be minimized by adjusting the following parameters
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