Leflunomide : Proper Use (Arava)

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Leflunomide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Arava

Leflunomide | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more or less of it, and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered.

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

For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For rheumatoid arthritis:
  - Adults - At first, 100 mg once a day for three days, then 20 mg once a day. Your doctor may decrease the dose as needed.
  - Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if you do not remember the missed dose until the next day, 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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.

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