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Always take the medicine exactly as the doctor has told the patient.
Check with the doctor or pharmacist if the patient is not sure.
The recommended dose in adults is: If the patient is taking for high cholesterol: Starting dose: The treatment with CELMANTIN must start with the 5 mg or 10 mg dose, even if the patient has taken a higher dose of a different statin before. The choice of the starting dose will depend upon: The cholesterol level; The level of risk the patient has of experiencing heart attack or stroke; Whether if the patient has a factor that may make him/her more sensitive to possible side effects.
Check with the doctor or pharmacist which start dose of CELMANTIN will best suit the patient.
The doctor may decide to give the lowest dose (5 mg) if: The patient is of Asian origin (Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean and Indian); If the patient is over 70 years of age; The patient has moderate kidney problems; The patient is at risk of muscle aches and pains (myopathy).
Increasing the dose and maximum daily dose: The doctor may decide to increase the dose. This is so that the patient is taking the amount of CELMANTIN that is right for him/her. If the patient started with a 5 mg dose, the doctor may decide to double the dose to 10 mg, then 20 mg and then 40 mg if necessary.
If the patient started on 10 mg, the doctor may decide to double the dose to 20 mg and then 40 mg if necessary. There will be a gap of four weeks between every dose adjustment.
The maximum daily dose of CELMANTIN is 40 mg. It is only for patients with high cholesterol levels and a high risk of heart attacks or stroke whose cholesterol levels are not lowered enough with 20 mg.
If the patient is taking CELMANTIN to reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or related health problems: The recommended dose is 20 mg daily. However, the doctor may decide to use a lower dose if he/she has any of the factors mentioned previously.
Use in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years: The usual starting dose is 5 mg. The doctor may increase the dose to find the right amount of CELMANTIN for the patient. The maximum daily dose is 10 mg for children aged 6 to 9 years and 20 mg for children aged 10 to 17 years. Take the dose once a day. CELMANTIN 40 mg tablet should not be used by children.
Taking the tablets: Swallow each tablet whole with a drink of water.
Take CELMANTIN once daily. The patient can take it at any time of the day.
Try to take the tablet at the same time every day to help the patient remember it.
Regular cholesterol checks: It is important to go back for regular cholesterol checks, to make sure the cholesterol has reached and is staying at the correct level.
The doctor may decide to increase the dose so that the patient takes the right amount of CELMANTIN.
If the patient forgets to take CELMANTIN: Don't worry, just take the next scheduled dose at the correct time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten doses.
If the patient stops taking CELMANTIN: Talk to the doctor if the patient wants to stop taking CELMANTIN. The cholesterol levels might increase again if the patient stops taking CELMANTIN.
If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.
CELMANTIN with food and drink: The patient can take CELMANTIN with or without food.
