CAFFEINE CITRATE (ORAL)
(KAF een SIT rate) Brand: Cafcit
What is the most significant information I must know about caffeine citrate?
• Caffeine citrate must not be given to a baby who has had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
• Till using caffeine citrate, speak the doctor if your baby is allergic to any drugs, or has a seizure mess, heart malady, kidney malady, liver malady, or tall or low blood sugar.
• Do not use the medicine for longer than 12 days without the advice of your child's doctor.
• Every bottle of caffeine citrate is for one use only, even if your baby does not use the entire bottle for a single doze. Throw away any medicine left over in the bottle after measuring your child's dose.
• Call your doctor if the child's breathing symptoms do not improve after using caffeine citrate.
• To be certain caffeine citrate is helping your child's condition, the child's blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
What is caffeine citrate?
• Caffeine citrate is a central nervous system stimulant. It also has effects on the lungs and metabolism.
• Caffeine citrate is used to treat breathing problems in premature infants.
• Caffeine citrate may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my health care provider till taking caffeine citrate?
• Caffeine citrate must not be given to a baby who has had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
• Till using caffeine citrate, speak the doctor if your baby is allergic to any drugs, or if the baby has:
· seizures;
· kidney disease;
· liver malady; or
· tall or low blood sugar.
• If your baby has any of these conditions, he or she may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take this medication.
• This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child and must not be taken by a woman who is pregnant. Caffeine citrate must also not be taken by a woman who is breast-feeding a baby.
How must I take caffeine citrate?
• Use this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for your baby. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on the prescription label.
• Caffeine citrate is for short-term use only. Do not use the medicine for longer than 12 days without the advice of your child's doctor.
• Measure caffeine citrate with a particular dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
• Every bottle of caffeine citrate is for one use only, even if your baby does not use the entire bottle for a single doze. Throw away any medicine left over in the bottle after measuring your child's dose.
• Do not use the medicine if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
• Call your doctor if the child's breathing symptoms do not improve after using caffeine citrate.
• To be certain caffeine citrate is helping your child's condition, the child's blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
• Store the medicine at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Do not open a bottle of caffeine citrate before you are ready to give the doze. This medicine contains no preservatives.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your child's following doze, skip the missed doze and use the medication at the following regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have given your baby too many of this medicine.
• Overdose symptoms may include loss of appetite, sleep problems, fussiness, or overweening crying.
What must I avoid while taking caffeine citrate?
• Avoid giving the baby food or drinks that contain caffeine, such as cola or chocolate milk.
What are the possible side effects of caffeine citrate?
• Get abnormal medical help if your baby has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using caffeine citrate and call your doctor at once if your baby has any of these serious side effects:
· stomach pain, tenderness, bloating,
· constipation or diarrhea;
· green-colored vomit;
· blood in the stools;
· unusual weakness;
· seizure (convulsions);
· twitching or uncontrolled muscle movements; or
· fever, quick or slow heart rate.
• Smaller serious side effects may include sleep problems, loss of appetite, fussiness, or overweening crying.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect caffeine citrate?
• Till using caffeine citrate, speak your child's doctor if the baby is using any of the next drugs:
· cimetidine (Tagamet);
· ketoconazole (Nizoral);
· phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
· phenytoin (Dilantin); or
· theophylline (Elixophyllin, Slo-Bid, Theo-Dur, Uniphyl, and others).
• There may be another drugs not listed that can affect caffeine citrate. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you are giving to your baby. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your child's doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about caffeine citrate.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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