Ezetimibe (Systemic)

Brand Names : Zetia

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of ezetimibe 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 ezetimibe. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

Follow carefully the special diet your doctor gave you. This is the most important part of controlling your condition and is necessary if the medicine is to work properly.

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 ezetimibe.

• For tablet dosage form:
  • For high cholesterol:
    • Adults: 10 milligrams (mg) once daily. May take with or without food.
    • Children up to 10 years of age - Use is not recommended.
    • Children 10 years of age and older - 10 milligrams (mg) once daily. May take with or without food.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. Do not take more than one dose per day.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• 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.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.