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How to Use

Ticlopidine must be taken with food. This increases the amount of drug that is absorbed into the body. It may also lessen the risk of stomach upset.

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor. Ticlopidine will not work properly if you take less of it than directed. Taking more ticlopidine than directed may increase the risk of serious side effects without increasing the helpful effects.

Dosage

• For oral dosage form - tablets:
  • For prevention of strokes:
    • Adults 1 tablet - 250 mg two times a day, with food.
    • Children It is not likely that ticlopidine would be using to help prevent strokes in child. If a child needs this drug, however, the dose would have to be determined by the family doctor.
  • For prevention of strokes or heart attack following heart stent procedure:
    • Adults 1 tablet - 250 mg two times a day, with food together with your family doctor's recommended dose of aspirin for up to 30 days following the procedure
    • Children It is not likely that ticlopidine would be using to help prevent strokes or heart attack in child. If a child needs this drug, however, the dose would have to be determined by the doct

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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.