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 is not for long-term use.
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Swallow the capsule, extended-release capsule, or tablet whole with water. Do not, crush, break, or chew it.
You may take this medicine with or without food. Taking this medicine with food may lower your chances of irritation or ulcers in your esophagus (tube that connects mouth to the stomach).
To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return.
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 infections:
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Adults—At first, 200 milligrams (mg) followed by 100 mg every 12 hours. Some patients may start at 2 or 4 capsules of 50 mg followed by one 50 mg capsule 4 times a day.
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Children 8 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The initial dose is usually 4 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight followed by 2 mg per kg of body weight every 12 hours. However, the dose should not be more than the usual adult dose.
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Children younger than 8 years of age—Use is not recommended.
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For oral dosage forms (extended-release capsules or tablets):
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For treatment of acne vulgaris:
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 1 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day for 12 weeks.
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Children 8 to 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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Children younger than 8 years of age—Use is not recommended.
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: May 01, 2024
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