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. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Take this medicine on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before meal.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew it.
If you are unable to swallow the capsule whole:
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Open the capsule and sprinkle the entire contents onto 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of applesauce. Stir the mixture.
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Swallow the mixture right away. Do not store it for later use.
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Do not mix the contents of the capsule with milk or orange juice.
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Do not give the mixture through enteral feeding tube.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.
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 (capsules):
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For the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia:
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Adults and children 16 years of age and older—150 milligrams (mg) - 3 capsules once a day.
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Children younger than 16 years of age—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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