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How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your physician . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may lead to medical problems because of an overdose.

Dosage

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 dronabinol .

• For oral dosage form - capsules:
  • For nausea and vomiting causing by cancer medication:
    • Adults and teenagers Dose is based on body surface area. Your family doctor will tell you how much drug to take and when to take it.
    • Children Dose is based on body surface area and must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For increasing appetite in diseaseds with AIDS:
    • Adults and teenagers To start, 2.5 milligrams - mg two times a day, taken before lunch and supper. Your family doctor may change your dose depending on your condition. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg a day.
    • 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 you remember. 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. Overdose is very dangerous in young children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep this drug in the refrigerator but keep it from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.