Ziagen Solution is taken orally by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 1 or 2 times daily. If you are using the liquid form, you must use a specialized measuring device or spoon to carefully measure the dose. Do not use a household spoon, as it may result in an incorrect dosage.
To measure your dose of Ziagen oral solution accurately use the dosing syringe supplied as follows:
- Remove the plastic wrap from the syringe/adapter.
- Remove the bottle cap.
- Push the plastic adapter into the neck of the bottle, while holding the bottle firmly.
- Remove the plastic adapter from the syringe.
- Insert the syringe firmly into the adapter.
- Turn the bottle upside down.
- Pull out syringe plunger until the correct amount is withdrawn.
- Turn the bottle the correct way up and remove the syringe from the adapter.
- Replace and tighten the bottle cap.
- Administer the dose into the mouth by placing the tip of the syringe against the inside of the cheek. Slowly depress the plunger, allowing time to swallow. Forceful squirting to the back of the throat may cause choking.
After use, the syringe and adapter must not be left in the bottle. They should be washed thoroughly in clean water. The quantity of medication you take is dependent on your medical condition and treatment response. However, in children, the dosage is calculated by weight.
If you have forgotten to take a dose of your medicine and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, then go back to taking it as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
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