Select the symptom you wish to manage to see the recommended starting dose, dosing frequency, adjustments for increases or reductions, maximum daily dose, and key precautions.

This tool is based on the Manual on the Use of Essential Palliative Care Medicines for Adults. It is structured around the most common and burdensome symptoms in palliative care, presented in alphabetical order for easy reference. To learn how these recommendations were developed, including methodology and references, please consult the full publication.