Cilostazol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Pletal

Proper Use of This Medicine

To help you remember to take your medicine, try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day.

Dosing - The dose of cilostazol will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes on the average doses of cilostazol. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):

- For treatment of peripheral vascular disease (circulation problems):

• Adults - 100 milligrams (mg) two times a day, taken at least one half hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner. In patients who take certain other medicines at the same time as cilostazol, the dose may be 50 mg two times a day.
• Children - Use and dose must be determined by a doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 medicine:

• 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 medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.