Proper Use

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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a medical facility. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 to 120 minutes.

This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Hospitalized patients: This medicine is usually given once a day for 5 to 10 days. Your doctor will decide how many doses you need.

Non-hospitalized patients: You should receive this medicine within 7 days of the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. This medicine is usually given once a day for 3 days.

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Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2022

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