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.

Do not eat or drink (except water) 4 hours before and 2 hours after using this medicine.

Do not eat dairy products or take antacids or multivitamins (containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate, or iron) for 4 hours after using this medicine.

Keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your infection may not clear up.

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 (tablets):
    • For acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections:
      • Adults and children 8 years of age and older—450 milligrams (mg) once a day on Day 1 and 2, then 300 mg once a day for 7 to 14 days.
      • Children younger than 8 years of age—Use is not recommended.
    • For community-acquired bacterial pneumonia:
      • Adults and children 8 years of age and older—300 milligrams (mg) once a day for 7 to 14 days.
      • Children younger than 8 years of age—Use is not recommended.

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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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