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.

Take this medicine with food.

Follow your doctor's instructions on proper handwashing, toilet use, and handling of items such as clothing that may be contaminated with body fluids while using this medicine.

If you are unable to swallow the capsule, you may open the capsule, empty the contents, and mix with bland food or liquids.

Your doctor may advise you to take this medicine with a laxative, such as sorbitol, to help prevent constipation.

Keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Do not miss any doses.

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 cesium poisoning:
      • Adults and teenagers—3 grams (6 capsules) three times a day.
      • Children 2 to 12 years of age—1 gram (2 capsules) three times a day.
      • Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For thallium poisoning:
      • Adults and teenagers—3 grams (6 capsules) three times a day.
      • Children 2 to 12 years of age—1 gram (2 capsules) three times a day.
      • Children younger than 2 years of age—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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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: Feb. 01, 2024

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