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How to Use

It is important that you take atovaquone with a balanced meal . This is to make sure the drug is fully absorbed into the body and will work properly.

Atovaquone tablets may be crushed if necessary to make it easier to swallow the tablets.

Because atovaquone tablets and oral suspension do not produce the same amount of drug in the blood, the tablets and the suspension can't be switched and using in place of each other .

For diseaseds taking the oral liquid form of this drug:

• This drug is to be taken by mouth. Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the label since the drug may not work properly after that date. Check with your pharmacist if you have any questions about this.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking your drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this drug too soon, your symptoms may return.

Atovaquone works best when there is a constant amount in the blood To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses .

Dosage

• For treat of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia - PCP:
  • For oral suspension dosage form:
    • Adults and teenagers 750 milligrams - mg taken with a meal two times a day for twenty-one days.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For tablet dosage form:
    • Adults and teenagers 750 mg taken with a meal three times a day for twenty-one days.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

• For prevention of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia - PCP:
  • For oral suspension dosage form:
    • Adults and teenagers 1500 milligrams - mg once a day with a meal.
    • Children 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. This will help to keep a constant amount of drug in the blood. 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.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• 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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
• Do not freeze.