How to Use

Dosage

Pyridostigmine use must be stopped at the first sign of nerve agent poisoning. Tell your medical officer or chain of command if you think you may have symptoms of nerve agent poisoning such as weak muscles or trouble breathing.

It is important that you wear protective clothes such as masks, hoods and overgarments designed to protect against nerve agent poisoning.

The dose of pyridostigmine will be determined by your chain of command andmedical officer based on the threat of soman nerve agent exposure Follow your medical officer's directions about how much and when to take this drug. . The following is the dosing information for pyridostigmine.

• For oral dosage form - tablets:
  • For protection against soman nerve agent poisoning:
    • Adults The usual dose is one 30 mg tablet every 8 hours

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:

• Store in the refrigerator.
• Store away from direct light.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your medical officer how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.