Valganciclovir hydrochloride patient counseling information

Valganciclovir Hydrochloride
VALCYTE® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Overdosage
Clinical Studies
Dosage and Administration
Patient Counseling Information
How Supplied
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]

Directions For Use

How do I give Valcyte for oral solution?

Your pharmacist will mix Valcyte for oral solution for you.

Be sure that you read, and that you understand and follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper dosing of the oral solution. To take a dose of Valcyte for oral solution, you will need the bottle of medicine and an oral dispenser. See Figure 1 below.

• Shake closed bottle well for about 5 seconds before each use.
• Remove the child-resistant bottle cap.
• Before inserting the tip of the oral dispenser into bottle adapter, push the plunger completely down toward the tip of the oral dispenser.
• Insert tip firmly into opening of the bottle adapter.

Turn the entire unit (bottle and oral dispenser) upside down (see Figure 2).

• Make sure the dosing dispenser stays connected to the bottle. Pull the plunger down slowly until the prescribed amount of medicine is withdrawn into the oral dispenser

• Turn the entire unit right side up and remove the oral dispenser slowly from the bottle.

• Give the dose of medicine directly into mouth and swallow. Do not mix with any liquid before giving the dose.

• Close the bottle with child-resistant bottle cap after each use.

• After taking your medicine, take apart (disassemble) the oral dispenser right away and rinse under running tap water. Then air dry before next use.

Avoid skin contact with Valcyte for oral solution. If you come in contact with Valcyte for oral solution, wash the area well with soap and water.

Do not use Valcyte for oral solution after the expiration date on the bottle.

Call your pharmacist if your oral dispenser is lost or damaged, and they will tell you how to continue to take your medicine.

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.