Carvedilol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Coreg

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine exactly as directed. This medicine works best if you take it at the same time each day; however, do not take more of this medicine and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. Do not miss any doses.

Take this medicine with food.

Do not interrupt or stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely. Some conditions may become worse when the medicine is stopped suddenly, which can be dangerous.

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

The number of tablets 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 carvedilol .

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • Congestive heart failure:
    • Adults - 3.125 mg two times a day, taken with food. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • Hypertension:
    • Adults - 6.25 mg two times a day, taken with food. Your doctor may increase your dose if 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, it 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• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.