Tegaserod : Proper Use (Zelnorm)

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Tegaserod (Systemic)

Brand Names : Zelnorm

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

Proper Use of This Medicine

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

For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For irritable bowel syndrome:
  - Adults - Oral, 6 milligrams (mg) twice daily on an empty stomach shortly before you eat a meal. You will take tegaserod for 4 to 6 weeks. If you feel better your healthcare professional might want to continue the medicine for an additional 4 to 6 weeks.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 this medicine at room temperature
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. 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.

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