Oxamniquine (Systemic)

Proper Use of This Medicine

No special preparations (for example, special diets, fasting, other medicines, laxatives, or enemas) are necessary before, during, or immediately after taking oxamniquine.

Take this medicine after meals to lessen the chance of side effects such as stomach upset, drowsiness, or dizziness, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

To help clear up your infection completely, take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor for the full time of treatment. Do not miss any doses .

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

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For East, North, or South African snail fever:
    • Adults and children - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 15 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) (6.8 mg per pound) of body weight two times a day for one, two, or three days.
  • For West African and Western Hemisphere snail fever:
    • Adults and children weighing 30 kg (66 pounds) and over - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 15 mg per kg (6.8 mg per pound) of body weight as a single dose.
    • Children weighing up to 30 kg (66 pounds) - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 10 mg per kg (4.5 mg per pound) of body weight taken twice a day, two to eight hours apart.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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:

• 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• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.