Lisinopril (Oral Route)

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of lisinopril to treat hypertension in children 6 to 16 years of age. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 years of age.

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage forms (solution or tablets):
  • For high blood pressure:
    • Adults—At first, 10 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 40 mg per day.
    • Children 6 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The starting dose is usually 0.07 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 0.61 mg per kg of body weight or 40 mg per day.
    • Children younger than 6 years of age—Use is not recommended.
  • For heart failure:
    • Adults—At first, 5 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 40 mg per day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For immediate treatment after a heart attack:
    • Adults—At first, 5 milligrams (mg), followed by 5 mg after 24 hours, followed by 10 mg after 48 hours, and then 10 mg once a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.