Measure the dose of liquid medicine carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine. If you do not have one, please ask your pharmacist for help.
Take the medicine without food.
Take the medicine at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after a meal.
This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.
Space doses evenly to keep a steady amount of medicine in the body.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.
Do not store the medicine in the refrigerator or freezer.
Shake the bottle well before using the medicine.
This medicine should be used within 14 days.
Tell your doctor if you have severe or persistent sweating, diarrhea or vomiting. These can increase your risk of a serious side effect.
This medicine can make you sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen or protective clothing when in sun.
If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses at one time.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.
Keep using this medicine for the full number of days that it is prescribed. Do not stop the medicine even if you start to feel better.
It is very important that you follow your doctor's instructions for all blood tests.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Some patients taking this medicine have experienced serious side effects. Please speak with your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
This medicine may cause blurry vision or increased sensitivity to light. Avoid driving at night.
Do not drink beverages with alcohol while on this medicine.
Do not breastfeed while on this medicine.
This medicine can cause birth defects. Speak with your doctor about birth control methods that should be used while on this medicine.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Information about Voriconazole Oral Suspension (VORICONAZOLE SUSPENSION - ORAL)
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
headaches
nausea and vomiting
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
bleeding or bruising
bone pain
dizziness
swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
pain in the eye
fainting
fever
swelling in the neck or throat
hallucinations (unusual thoughts, seeing or hearing things that are not real)
fast or irregular heart beats
pain in the joints
signs of kidney damage (such as change in urine color or bubbly urine)
sensitivity to light
signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
mood changes
red, peeling or blistering skin
change in the size or color of a skin mole
blurring or changes of vision
vision problems - changes in seeing color
severe or persistent vomiting
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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