Ropinirole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Requip
Proper Use of This MedicineTake this medicine every day exactly as ordered by your doctor
in order
to improve your condition as much as possible. Do not take more of it or less
of it, and do not take it more or less often than your doctor ordered.
This medicine may be taken with or without food, or on an empty or full
stomach. Taking this medicine with food may reduce nausea.
Dosing - The dose of ropinirole 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 ropinirole. 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 ropinirole
.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For Parkinson's disease:
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Adults - At first, 0.25 milligrams (mg) three times a day. Your
doctor will increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose
is usually not more than 24 mg a day.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
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 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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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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