Tolcapone - Systemic
Brand Names
Tasmar
Tolcapone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor
, to help your condition
as much as possible. Do not take more or less of it and do not take it more
or less often than your family doctor ordered.
Dosage
The dose of tolcapone 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 tolcapone
If your dose is various,
do not change it
unless your family doctor tells you to do so.The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.
Always
the number of doses you take each day, the time
allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend
on your medical condition
.
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For oral
dosage form - tablets:
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For Parkinson's disease:
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Adults 100 milligrams - mg three times a day, taken in addition
to levodopa and carbidopa.
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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:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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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.
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Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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