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How to Use

To use :

• It is not known how nitisinone reacts with food. It is best to take it at least 1 hour before a meal.
• For small children, you may open the capsule and put the drug in a small amount of water, formula, or applesauce. Give the drug as soon as it is mixed.

Dosage

The number of capsules that you or your child takes depends on the strength of the drug.

• For oral dosage form - capsules:
  • For hereditary tyrosinemia, type 1:
    • Adults The dose is based on body weight and will be determined by your family doctor. Your family doctor may increase the dose as needed.
    • Children The dose is based on body weight and will be determined by your child's family doctor. Your child's family doctor may increase the dose as needed.

Missed dose If a dose of this drug is missed, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time, 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.
• Store in the refrigerator. However, keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.