Reversal of neutropenia The recommended starting dose of filgrastim is 0.1 MU/ kg/ day (1 μ g/ kg/ day) given daily with titration up to a maximum of 0.4 MU/ kg/ day (4 μ g/ kg/ day) until a normal neutrophil count is reached and can be maintained (ANC > 2.0 x 109/ l).