What is Atovaquone: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Atovaquone

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• This medicine should be taken with food to help your body absorb it. Tell your doctor if you are not able to do this.

• Oral liquid: Foil pouch: Put the contents directly in your mouth or use a dosing spoon or cup. Use 1 pouch for a 5-milliliter (mL) dose. Use 2 pouches for a 10-mL dose.Bottle: Shake the bottle gently before each use.Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• This medicine should be taken with food to help your body absorb it. Tell your doctor if you are not able to do this.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Oral liquid: Foil pouch: Put the contents directly in your mouth or use a dosing spoon or cup. Use 1 pouch for a 5-milliliter (mL) dose. Use 2 pouches for a 10-mL dose.Bottle: Shake the bottle gently before each use.Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Atovaquone

Atovaquone contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to atovaquone.

Atovaquone warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or stomach or bowel problems.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

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Atovaquone interactions

• Some medicines can affect how atovaquone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: IndinavirRifabutinRifampinTetracycline

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.