Racemethionine (Systemic)
Brand Names : M-Caps, Pedameth, Uracid, methionine, DL-methionine
Proper Use of This MedicineYou should not take more of this medicine, or take it more often, than your
doctor ordered. You should also make sure that you get enough protein in your
diet. This is especially important in infants
. Infants who get too
much racemethionine and not enough protein may not gain weight as they should.
If you have any questions about this, ask your health care professional.
Take racemethionine with, or just after, meals.
For patients taking racemethionine capsules
:
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If you are unable to swallow the capsule, the contents may be added
to juice, water, or warm milk or infant formula.
For patients taking racemethionine oral solution
:
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Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure
each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right
amount of liquid.
Dosing - The dose of racemethionine 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 racemethionine. If your dose is
different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of solution 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 your medical condition
.
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For making urine more acidic:
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For oral
dosage form (capsules):
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Adults and teenagers - The usual dose is 200 milligrams (mg)
three or four times a day.
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Children - The usual dose is the contents of 1 capsule (200 mg)
added to a warm bottle of milk or formula in the evening, or added to a glass
of juice or water.
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For oral
dosage form (oral solution):
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Adults and children older than 14 months of age - The usual dose
is 22/3 teaspoonfuls (200 mg) three or four times a day.
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Children 6 to 14 months of age - The usual dose is 1 teaspoonful
(75 mg) four times a day for three to five days.
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Children 2 to 6 months of age - The usual dose is 1 teaspoonful
(75 mg) three times a day for three to five days.
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Children up to 2 months of age - Dose must be determined by your
doctor.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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Adults and teenagers - The usual dose is 500 mg three or four
times a day.
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Children - The capsule or oral solution is the recommended dosage
form for this age group.
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:
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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 capsule or 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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Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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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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