Tegaserod : How to Use

Tegaserod - Systemic

Brand Names

Zelnorm Tegaserod *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

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

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For irritable bowel syndrome:
  - Adults Oral, 6 milligrams - mg twice daily on an empty stomach shortly before you eat a meal. You will take tegaserod for 4 to 6 weeks. If you feel better your healthcare professional might want to continue the drug for an additional 4 to 6 weeks.

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 this drug at room temperature
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. 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.