Posaconazole (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.

Shake the oral liquid well before measuring the dose. Use the dosing spoon in the package to measure the dose. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid. Rinse the measuring spoon with water after using and before storage.

Take this medicine during or right after (within 20 minutes) a full meal or liquid nutritional supplement. This medicine may also be taken with an acidic beverage (e.g., ginger ale).

This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take each dose at the same time every day. If you need help in planning the best time to take your medicine, check with your doctor.

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 (suspension):
  • For prevention of fungus infections:
    • Adults and teenagers—200 milligrams (mg) or 5 milliliters (mL) three times a day.
    • Children younger than 13 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For initial treatment of oral candidiasis:
    • Adults and teenagers—100 milligrams (mg) or 2.5 milliliters (mL) two times a day on the first day, then 100 mg or 2.5 mL once a day for 13 days.
    • Children younger than 13 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For treatment of oral candidiasis after failed treatment with itraconazole or fluconazole:
    • Adults and teenagers—400 milligrams (mg) or 10 milliliters (mL) two times a day.
    • Children younger than 13 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.

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.

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