Rimantadine : How to Use

Rimantadine - Systemic

Brand Names

Flumadine Rimantadine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Talk to your family doctor about the possibility of getting a flu shot if you have not had one yet.

This drug is best taken before exposure, or as soon as possible after exposure , to people who have the flu.

To help keep yourself from getting the flu, keep taking this drug for the full time of treat .

If you already have the flu, continue taking this drug for the full time of treat even if you begin to feel better after a few days . This will help to clear up your infection completely. If you stop taking this drug too soon, your symptoms may return. This drug must be taken for at least 5 to 7 days.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Always it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times day and night .

If you are using the oral liquid form of rimantadine, use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Dosage

The dose of rimantadine 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 rimantadine. Your dose may be various if you have kidney disease or liver disease If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage forms - syrup, tablets:
- For the prevention or treat of flu:
  - Elderly adults 100 milligrams - mg once a day.
  - Adults and children 10 years of age and older 100 mg two times a day.
  - Children up to 10 years of age 5 mg per kilogram - 2.3 mg per pound of body weight once a day. Children in this age group must not receive more than 150 mg a day.

Missed dose If you do miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. This will help to keep a constant amount of drug in the blood. 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.
Keep the syrup form of this drug 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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.