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Mexiletine for treating myotonia in adults with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders

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2 Information about mexiletine

Marketing authorisation indication

2.1 Mexiletine (Namuscla, Lupin) is indicated 'for the symptomatic treatment of myotonia in adult patients with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders'.

Dosage in the marketing authorisation

2.2 The dosage schedule is available in the summary of product characteristics.

Price

2.3 The price is £5,000 per 100 x 167 mg capsules (excluding VAT; BNF online, accessed October 2020). The company has a commercial arrangement, which would have applied if the technology had been recommended.