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

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew it.

Take this medicine on an empty stomach. Do not eat food or drink any product that contains caffeine at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after (total of at least 4 hours) using this medicine. You may drink water (plain, flavored, or sweetened), fruit juices without pulp, and caffeine-free carbonated beverages during this time when you cannot eat.

Do not take this medicine 2 days in a row.

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 (capsules):
    • For Fabry disease:
      • Adults—123 milligrams (mg) once every other day at the same time of day.
      • 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 and it is 12 hours or less from your normal dosing schedule, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If you miss a dose and it is more than 12 hours from your regular dosing schedule, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time.

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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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