Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Take this medicine exactly 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 the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
This medicine comes in 2 forms: a 118 mL multiple-dose bottle and a 2 mL single-use container.
Mix this medicine with cold or room temperature water, milk, or infant formula. Do not mix it with warm or hot liquids. Do not mix it with fruit juice. Do not give or take this medicine with fruit juice.
Do not warm or heat the mixture before taking or giving it.
To use 2 mL single-use container:
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Do not use it if the seal has been damaged.
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Remove the container from a foil pouch. Twist the cap to the left to remove it from the container. Squeeze all the solution in the container into 4 ounces of cold or room temperature water, milk, or infant formula and mix it.
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For patients weighing 15 kilograms (kg) or more: Take or give half of the mixture (2 ounces) at the start of the meal or snack and take or give the remaining half of the mixture during meal or snack.
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For patients weighing less than 15 kg:
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Divide the 4-ounce mixture into two separate 2-ounce portions.
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Take or give 1 ounce at the start of the meal or snack and take or give the other half of the first portion during meal or snack.
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Store the second portion in the refrigerator for the next meal or snack and repeat the steps.
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Throw away the second portion if not used within 24 hours.
To use the 118 mL multiple-dose bottle:
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Do not use the multiple-dose bottle if the seal has been damaged.
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Remove the plastic screw by twisting the cap to the left. Use the measuring scoop to measure the prescribed dose.
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Mix the prescribed dose in 2 or 4 ounces of cold or room temperature water, milk, or infant formula.
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Take or give half of the mixture at the start of each meal or snack. Take or give the remaining mixture during meal or snack. Rinse the scoop after using.
Your doctor may tell you or your child to limit the amount of starch (eg, wheat, rice, or potatoes) that you eat. Carefully follow any special diet that your doctor gives you.
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.
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For oral dosage form (solution):
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To help digest sugar:
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Adults and children weighing 15 kilograms (kg) or more—2 milliliters (mL) or 56 drops with food or snack during the day.
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Children weighing less than to 15 kg—1 mL or 28 drops with food or snack during the day.
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 in the refrigerator. 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.
You may store the 2 mL single-use container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Throw away any unused 118 mL multiple-dose bottle 4 weeks after opening the bottle.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024
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