CROFELEMER

(kroe FEL e mer) Brand: Fulyzaq

What is the most significant information I must know about crofelemer?

• Follow all directions on your medication label and package. Speak every of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What is crofelemer?

• Crofelemer is an anti-diarrheal medicine that is used in adults with HIV or AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

• Crofelemer is used to treat diarrhea that is not caused by viral or bacterial infection (non-infectious). Crofelemer is given to people who are taking antiviral medications to treat HIV or AIDS.

• Crofelemer is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.

• Crofelemer may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking crofelemer?

• You must not use crofelemer if you are allergic to it.

• To create certain crofelemer is safety for you, speak your doctor if you are sick with diarrhea and vomiting or another symptoms of infection.

• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether crofelemer will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• It is not known whether crofelemer passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while using this medicine.

• Do not give this medicine to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.

How must I take crofelemer?

• Till you start treatment with crofelemer, your doctor may perform medical trials to create certain you do not have infectious diarrhea.

• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• You may take crofelemer with or without food.

• Do not crush, chew, or interrupt a delayed-release tablet. Swallow it intact.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking crofelemer?

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

What are the possible side effects of crofelemer?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using crofelemer and call your doctor at once if you have:

· dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

· wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing; or

· worsening diarrhea.

• General side effects may include:

· bloating, gas; or

· cool symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect crofelemer?

• Another drugs may interact with crofelemer, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medication you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about crofelemer.

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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