Atomoxetine : How to Use

Atomoxetine - Systemic

Brand Names

Strattera Atomoxetine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

The dose of atomoxetine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of atomoxetine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking atomoxetine

For oral dosage form - capsules:
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  - Adults Oral, 40 milligrams - mg once a day; your family doctor may want to increase or decrease your dose and change the number of times a day you take your drug.
  - Children - 6 years of age and older Oral, to start 0.5 milligrams per kilogram - mg per kg of body weight once daily; your family doctor may want to increase or decrease your dose and change the number of times a day you take your drug.
  - Children - less than 6 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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 To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.