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. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have questions.
Take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
If you are using the disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry before you handle it. Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it. Remove the tablet from the blister pack by peeling back the foil, then taking the tablet out. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet on your tongue. It should melt quickly. If the tablet breaks or crumbles before you take it, throw it away and get a new tablet from the blister pack.
Do not use this medicine for longer than 12 weeks.
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 forms (solution or tablets):
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For diabetic gastroparesis:
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Adults—At first, 10 milligrams (mg) four times a day, taken 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime for 2 to 8 weeks. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 40 mg.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):
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Adults—At first, 10 to 15 milligrams (mg) four times a day, taken 30 minutes before symptoms are likely to begin or before each meal and at bedtime, for 4 to 12 weeks. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 60 mg per day.
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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.
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: April 01, 2024
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