Dronabinol : Proper Use (Marinol, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC))

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Dronabinol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Marinol, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

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

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine only as directed by your physician . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may lead to medical problems because of an overdose.

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

The number of capsules 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 dronabinol .

For oral dosage form (capsules):
- For nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medicines:
  - Adults and teenagers - Dose is based on body surface area. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and when to take it.
  - Children - Dose is based on body surface area and must be determined by your doctor.
- For increasing appetite in patients with AIDS:
  - Adults and teenagers - To start, 2.5 milligrams (mg) two times a day, taken before lunch and supper. Your doctor may change your dose depending on your condition. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg a day.
  - 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 you remember. 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:

Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose is very dangerous in young children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Keep this medicine in the refrigerator but keep it from freezing.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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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