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 comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. It should be taken with food.
For patients with restless legs syndrome: Do not use this medicine if you are required to sleep during the daytime and remain awake at night.
Only use the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands may not work the same way.
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 (extended-release tablets):
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For restless legs syndrome:
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Adults—600 milligrams (mg) as a single dose at about 5 PM. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For postherpetic neuralgia:
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Adults—At first, 600 milligrams (mg) once a day taken in the morning for 3 days. Then, your doctor will increase your dose to 600 mg two times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 1,200 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, 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: Aug. 01, 2024
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