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 patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

To use the oral disintegrating tablet:

• Make sure your hands are dry.
• Do not push the tablet through the foil backing of the package. Instead, gently peel back the foil backing and remove the tablet.
• Immediately place the tablet on top of the tongue. The tablet will dissolve in seconds, and you may swallow it with your saliva. You do not need to drink water or other liquid to swallow the tablet.

To use the oral soluble film:

• Make sure your hands are clean and dry before and after using this medicine.
• Fold the pouch along the dotted line to expose the tear notch.
• While still folded, tear the pouch carefully along the edge and remove the film out from the pouch.
• Put the soluble film immediately on top of your tongue where it will dissolve in 4 to 20 seconds. Do not chew or swallow the film whole.
• Once the film is dissolved, you may swallow with or without water.

If you vomit within 30 minutes after using this medicine, take the same amount of medicine again. If vomiting continues, check with your doctor.

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 disintegrating tablets, solution, or tablets):
  • For prevention of moderate nausea and vomiting after treatment with cancer medicines:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, 8 milligrams (mg) taken 30 minutes before starting cancer treatment. The 8-mg dose is taken again 8 hours after the first dose. Then, the dose is 8 mg every 12 hours for 1 to 2 days.
    • Children 4 to 11 years of age—At first, 4 mg taken 30 minutes before starting cancer treatment. The 4-mg dose is taken again 4 and 8 hours after the first dose. Then, the dose is 4 mg every 8 hours for 1 to 2 days.
    • Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of more severe nausea and vomiting after treatment with cancer medicines:
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 12 years of age—One 24-milligram (mg) tablet taken 30 minutes before starting cancer treatment.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of nausea and vomiting after radiation treatment:
    • Adults—At first, 8 milligrams (mg) taken 1 to 2 hours before radiation treatment. Then, the dose is 8 mg every 8 hours.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of nausea and vomiting after surgery:
    • Adults—16 milligrams (mg) one hour before anesthesia is given.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For oral dosage form (soluble film):
  • For prevention of moderate nausea and vomiting after treatment with cancer medicines:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, one 8-milligram (mg) film taken 30 minutes before starting cancer treatment. The second 8-mg film is taken 8 hours after the first dose. Then, one 8-mg film is taken two times a day (every 12 hours) for 1 to 2 days.
    • Children 4 to 11 years of age—At first, one 4-milligram (mg) film taken 30 minutes before starting cancer treatment. The second and third 4-mg films are taken 4 and 8 hours after the first dose. Then, one 4-mg film is taken three times a day (every 8 hours) for 1 to 2 days.
    • Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of more severe nausea and vomiting after treatment with cancer medicines:
    • Adults—24 milligrams (mg) or three 8-mg films taken 30 minutes before starting cancer treatment. Each film should be dissolved in the tongue before taking the next film.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of nausea and vomiting after radiation treatment:
    • Adults—One 8-milligram (mg) film three times a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of nausea and vomiting after surgery:
    • Adults—16 milligrams (mg) or two 8-mg films taken 1 hour before anesthesia is given. Each film should be dissolved in the tongue before taking the next film.
    • Children—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.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, and you feel nauseated or you vomit, take the missed dose as soon as possible.

Storage

Keep the medicine in the foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.

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.

Keep the unused soluble film in the foil pouch until you ready to use it.