الأدوية والمكملات الغذائية

Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

To use the tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, divide, or break it.
• You may take this medicine on an empty stomach or with a low-fat meal.

To use the oral liquid:

• Shake the bottle well just before each use.
• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked oral syringe.
• It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
• If you cannot swallow the oral liquid, you may give it through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube.

Do not touch the broken or crushed tablet or oral liquid. If you touch it, wash your hands with soap and water. If it got in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water.

Dosing

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 smallpox:
  • For oral dosage form (tablets):
    • Adults and children weighing 48 kilograms (kg) or more—200 milligrams (mg) (two 100 mg tablets) once a week for 2 doses (on Days 1 and 8).
    • Children weighing less than 48 kg—Use of oral liquid is recommended.
  • For oral dosage form (suspension):
    • Adults and children weighing 48 kilograms (kg) or more—20 milliliters (mL) once a week for 2 doses (on Days 1 and 8).
    • Children weighing less than 48 kg—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
      • Children weighing 10 kg to less than 48 kg—4 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of body weight once a week for 2 doses (on Days 1 and 8).
      • Children weighing less than 10 kg—6 mg/kg of body weight once a week for 2 doses (on Days 1 and 8).

Missed Dose

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.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Throw away any unused oral liquid.