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How to Use

Many diseaseds who have high cholesterol levels will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor, even though you may feel well . Try not to miss any doses and do not take more drug than your family doctor ordered.

Remember that this drug will not cure your condition but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect to keep your cholesterol levels down.

Follow carefully the special diet your family doctor gave you . This is the most important part of controlling your condition, and is necessary if the drug is to work properly.

This drug works better when taken with meals.

Dosage

• The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.
• For oral dosage form - tablets:
  • Adults: 500 milligrams two times a day taken with the morning and evening meals.
  • Children:
    • Up to 2 years of age Use is not recommended.
    • 2 years of age and over 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.
• 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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.