HOW TO TAKE
OXBRYTA
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ONCE-DAILY OXBRYTA COMES IN DIFFERENT DOSAGE FORMS
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Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension for patients ages 4 years and older, based on patient’s weight and ability to swallow tablets, which should first be mixed in a room temperature clear drink such as drinking water, clear soda, apple juice, clear electrolyte drinks, clear flavored drinks, or clear sports drink before taking. Do not swallow whole, cut, crush, or chew the tablets for oral suspension.
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Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for patients ages 4 to less than 12 years, based on weight and ability to swallow tablets, which are swallowed whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.
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Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets for patients ages 12 and up, as well as patients ages 4 to less than 12 years who weigh 88 lbs (40 kg) or more, which are swallowed whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.
Remember, do not change your dose or stop taking Oxbryta unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Please see Patient Information and Instructions for Use for complete information on Dosage and Administration.
OXBRYTA 300 MG TABLETS FOR ORAL SUSPENSION
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Before you get started, have the following ready:
A teaspoon
A small cup
A room temperature clear drink (For example: drinking water, clear soda, apple juice, clear electrolyte drinks, clear flavored drinks, or clear sports drinks)
The prescribed number of Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension, which are light yellow to yellow, round shaped, and marked with “300 D” on one side
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See how Dr Scott prepares Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension in this step-by-step video guide.
STEPS FOR PREPARING AND TAKING OR GIVING OXBRYTA 300 MG TABLETS FOR ORAL SUSPENSION
POUR CLEAR DRINK
Be sure your hands are clean and dry, then pour the correct amount of room temperature clear drink in the cup.
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The table below shows the amount of clear drink needed for the prescribed dose
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You may add more clear drink if needed to mix the tablets
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Your healthcare provider will tell you how many Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension you will need for your or your child’s dose
NUMBER OF OXBRYTA 300 MG TABLETS FOR ORAL SUSPENSION | AMOUNT OF CLEAR DRINK |
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1 | 1 tsp (5 mL) |
2 | 2 tsp (10 mL) |
3 | 3 tsp (15 mL) |
4 | 4 tsp (20 mL) |
5 | 5 tsp (25 mL) |
7 | 7 tsp (35 mL) |
8 | 8 tsp (40 mL) |
ADD PRESCRIBED NUMBER OF TABLETS
Visually inspect the pills to ensure they are the correct medication. Please see photo to the right.
Visually inspect the pills to ensure they are the correct medication. Please see photo above.
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Add the prescribed number of Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension to the cup
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Do not swallow whole, cut, crush, or chew the tablets for oral suspension
SWIRL & WAIT
Swirl the cup until the tablet(s) breaks apart in the drink. Be careful not to spill. The tablet(s) will not completely dissolve. You will still see small tablet clumps in the mixture.
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If you spill any medicine, clean up the spill. Throw away the rest of the prepared medicine and make a new dose. Wait for 1 to 5 minutes before taking or giving the dose
SWIRL & DRINK
Swirl the cup again. Be careful not to spill the mixture. Drink all the prepared medicine right away.
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If giving to a child, make sure that the child is upright. Give all the prepared medicine to the child right away
ADD MORE CLEAR DRINK & REPEAT
Add 1 or 2 more teaspoons of room temperature clear drink to the cup. This is to mix the leftover medicine and to make sure the full dose is taken. Swirl the cup until all the leftover medicine is mixed, and drink it right away. Repeat this step until all the medicine is taken.
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After taking all the medicine, you or your child may drink more water or any type of drink
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Be sure to wash the spoon and cup with warm water and soap
Please see Instructions for Use for complete information.
FOR ORAL SUSPENSION
Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension Dosing Card
Information about dosing and taking Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension.
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OXBRYTA 300 MG TABLETS
HOW TO TAKE OXBRYTA 300 MG TABLETS
Visually inspect the pills to ensure they are the correct medication. The Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets are film-coated, light purple to purple, oval shaped, and marked with “G 300” on one side.
Swallow tablets whole once a day or exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
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Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets
Take with or without food.
HOW TO TAKE OXBRYTA 300 MG TABLETS
Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets Dosing Card
Information about dosing and taking Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets.
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HOW TO TAKE OXBRYTA 500 MG TABLETS
Visually inspect the pills to ensure they are the correct medication. The Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets are film-coated, light yellow, oval shaped, and marked with “GBT 500” on one side.
Swallow tablets whole once a day or exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
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Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets
Take with or without food.
HOW TO TAKE OXBRYTA 500 MG TABLETS
Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets Dosing Card
Information about dosing and taking Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets.
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Keep in mind the tips below when taking Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets, Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets, or Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension.
- Take Oxbryta exactly as your healthcare provider tells you
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Do not change your dose or stop taking Oxbryta unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed
- Take your prescribed dose of Oxbryta 1 time each day
- Take Oxbryta with or without food
- Do not take St. John’s wort during treatment with Oxbryta
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Check to make sure you receive the correct dosage form of Oxbryta each time your prescription is filled to avoid taking the wrong medicine. Contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you did not receive the correct medication
- Your healthcare provider may also prescribe a medicine called hydroxyurea during treatment with Oxbryta
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If you or your child miss a dose or do not take the entire dose of Oxbryta, skip that dose and return to your normal dosing schedule the next day
- Do not take St. John’s wort during treatment with Oxbryta
For full information on how you should take Oxbryta, please see the Patient Information and Instructions for Use. If you have any questions, please talk to your healthcare provider.
HOW TO STORE OXBRYTA
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Store Oxbryta at 68°F to 86°F (20°C to 30°C)
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Oxbryta comes in a child-resistant package
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The Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets bottle and Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets bottle each contain a desiccant to help keep your medicine dry (protect it from moisture) and a polyester coil. Do not eat the desiccant or polyester coil
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The Oxbryta 300 mg Tablets for Oral Suspension bottle contains a polyester coil. Do not eat the desiccant or polyester coil