Thalidomide (Oral Route)

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Proper Use

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.

The Thalomid® product is only available under a restricted distribution program. You will have to read and sign papers that explain how the medicine is used when you pick up your prescription.

The medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Take this medicine with water, preferably at bedtime, and at least 1 hour after the evening meal.

Do not open the blister pack with the capsule until you are ready to take it. If you touch a broken capsule or the medicine in the capsule, wash your skin with soap and water right away.

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 erythema nodosum leprosum:
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 12 years of age—100 to 300 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For multiple myeloma:
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 12 years of age—200 milligrams (mg) once a day together with dexamethasone. The dose is repeated every 28 days.
    • Children younger than 12 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.

If you missed your dose and it has been more than 12 hours since your regular dosing schedule, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time.

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.

Return unused capsules to your doctor or pharmacist.

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