Indications
As an adjunct in the therapy of all forms of parkinsonism (idiopathic, postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic)
Control of extrapyramidal disorders secondary to neuroleptic drug therapy (e.g., phenothiazines)

Dosage and administration
Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms
Oral: One tablet one to three times daily.
Parkinson’s Disease: Oral: The usual beginning dose is one tablet three or four times daily. The dosage should be individualized with the dose titrated upward to a maximum of 8 tablets (16 mg) per 24 hours.

How supplied
AKINETON (biperiden hydrochloride) Tablets, 2 mg each, white, embossed on one face with a triangle, bisected on the reverse and imprinted with the number “11.”
Bottles of 100 – NDC # 49884-693-01

Storage
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight, light-resistant container as defined in USP.