Thalidomide : How to Use

Thalidomide - Systemic

Brand Names

THALOMID Thalidomide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always do not stop taking this drug without checking with your family doctor first.

Only take drug that your family doctor has prescribed specifically for you Do not share your drug with others .

Dosage

The dose of thalidomide 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 thalidomide If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so:

For oral dosage form - capsules:
- For erythema nodosum leprosum - ENL:
  - Adults and teenagers 100 to 400 mg once a day until the condition improves. Then, the dose may be decreased as determined by your family doctor.
  - Children Use and 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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.