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 usually comes with patient information leaflet. Read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before taking this medicine. If you have any questions, ask your doctor.

You may take this medicine with or without food.

Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

If you are using the oral suspension: Remove the bottle of mixed suspension from the refrigerator 15 minutes before using it and shake it well. Use a dosing syringe to measure the right amount of medicine.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your infection may return.

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 oral dosage forms (oral suspension or tablets):
  • For Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD):
    • Adults—200 milligrams (mg) two times a day for 10 days.
    • Children 6 months and older and weighing at least 12.5 kilograms (kg) and can swallow tablets—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 200 mg two times a day for 10 days.
    • Children 6 months and older and weighing at least 12.5 kg and cannot swallow tablets—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. An oral suspension is recommended. The dose is usually 2 to 5 milliliters (mL) two times a day for 10 days.
    • Children younger than 6 months old—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

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

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.

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

Store the mixed suspension in the refrigerator for up to 12 days. Throw away any unused medicine after 12 days.