Diphenidol (Systemic)
Brand Names : difenidol
Proper Use of This MedicineIf you are
taking diphenidol to prevent nausea and vomiting, it may be taken with food
or a glass of water or milk to lessen stomach irritation, unless otherwise
directed by your doctor. However, if you are already suffering from nausea
and vomiting, it is best to keep the stomach empty, and this medicine should
be taken only with a small amount of water.
Take this medicine only as directed
. Do not
take more of it and do not take it more often than directed by your doctor.
To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
Dosing - The dose of diphenidol 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 diphenidol. 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 diphenidol
.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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Adults: 25 to 50 milligrams (mg) every four hours as needed.
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Children: The dose is based on body weight and must be determined
by the doctor.
Missed dose - If your doctor has ordered you to take this medicine
on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. 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 the tablet form of this medicine 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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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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