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 should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one.

This medicine may be taken with or without food.

Do not cut, crush, or chew the capsule. You may swallow the capsule whole, or open it and sprinkle the contents over a teaspoonful of applesauce or pudding. Swallow the mixture right away, within 2 hours of mixing for applesauce, or within 15 minutes of mixing for pudding. Do not chew the mixture or store it for future use.

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 form (extended-release capsules):
  • For attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD):
    • Adults—At first, 200 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 600 mg once a day.
    • Children 12 to 17 years of age—At first, 200 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 400 mg once a day.
    • Children 6 to 11 years of age—At first, 100 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 400 mg once a day.
    • Children younger than 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.

Missed Dose

Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.