Riluzole : How to Use

Riluzole - Systemic

Brand Names

Rilutek Riluzole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Riluzole must be taken on a regular basis and at the same time of the day - for example, in the morning and the evening.

Riluzole must be taken on an empty stomach. Take this drug at least one hour before meals or two hours after meals.

Dosage

The dose of riluzole will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of riluzole If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For ALS:
  - Adults Oral, 50 milligrams - mg every twelve hours.
  - Children up to 18 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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 bright 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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.