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 for side effects. Do not use this medicine as a substitute for emergency treatment of anemia (eg, blood transfusion).

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Swallow the tablet whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew it.

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 (tablets):
    • For anemia from chronic kidney failure for patients on dialysis not receiving an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA):
      • Adults—Starting dose is based on your hemoglobin level. The dose is usually one tablet once a day. Each tablet may contain 1 milligram (mg), 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, or 8 mg. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For anemia from chronic kidney failure for patients on dialysis switching from an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA):
      • Adults—Starting dose is based on the dose of ESA you are currently receiving. The dose is usually one tablet once a day. Each tablet may contain 1 milligram (mg), 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg, or 8 mg. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • 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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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: March 01, 2024

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