Etretinate (Systemic)
Proper Use of This MedicineTake each dose of etretinate with milk or a fatty food
. This is important
because taking fats with etretinate will help your body absorb the medicine
better. However, you should follow a low-fat diet during
the rest of the day
because eating a high-fat diet while you are taking
this medicine may cause high triglyceride (fat-like substance) levels in the
blood. This may increase the chance of heart and blood vessel disease.
It is very important that you take etretinate only
as directed
. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and
do not take it for a longer period of time than your doctor ordered. To do
so may increase the chance of side effects.
Dosing - The dose of etretinate will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of etretinate. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time
allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend
on the medical problem for which you are taking etretinate
.
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For oral
dosage form (capsules):
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For psoriasis:
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Adults and teenagers - Dose is based on body weight and must
be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 0.75 to 1 milligram (mg) per
kilogram (kg) (0.34 to 0.45 mg per pound) of body weight a day, divided into
several doses.
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Children - Use is usually not recommended.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as
soon as possible with milk or a fatty food. 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:
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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 medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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