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How to Use

Thiethylperazine is using only to relieve or prevent nausea and vomiting Use it only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered . To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

For diseaseds taking this drug by mouth :

• This drug may be taken with food or a full glass - 8 ounces of water or milk to reduce stomach irritation.

For diseaseds using the suppository form of this drug :

• To insert suppository: First, remove foil wrapper and moisten the suppository with cold water. Lie down on your side and use your finger to push the suppository well up into the rectum. If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
• Wash your hands with soap and water.

Dosage

The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking thiethylperazine .

• For nausea and vomiting:
  • For oral dosage form - tablets:
    • Adults 10 milligrams - mg one to three times a day.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For injection dosage form:
    • Adults 10 mg one to three times a day, injected into a muscle.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For rectal dosage form - suppositories:
    • Adults 10 mg one to three times a day.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you are taking this drug regularly and you miss a dose, 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, since overdose may be very dangerous in child.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the tablet form of this drug in the bathroom drug cabinet, 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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.