Mavenclad

Mavenclad Patient Counseling Information

cladribine

Manufacturer:

Merck

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing
Full Prescribing Info
Patient Counseling Information
A Step-by-Step Guide to taking your MAVENCLAD 10 mg tablets: MAVENCLAD is packed in a reclosable, child-resistant carton and must be kept out of the sight and reach of children. See as follows for a step-by-step guide on how to handle the package and to take the MAVENCLAD tablets. Make sure you know how many tablets are contained in the package. See package leaflet for guidance.
1. Have a glass of water ready and make sure your hands are clean and dry before taking the tablet(s).
2. Pick up carton with the opening instructions facing up.
3. (1) Open the flap on the left end.
(2) Push in the hooks on the sides of the carton simultaneously with your index finger and thumb, and keep hooks pushed.
(3) Pull the tray out until it stops. Caution: Do not remove the tray from the carton.
4. Take the leaflet from the tray. Make sure you have read all of the package leaflet including the step-by-step guide and keep it in a safe place.
5. Raise the blister pack by pushing your finger through the hole in the tray. Place your hand under the blister pack and push 1 or 2 tablet(s) into your hand, according to your prescribed dose.
6. Swallow tablet(s) with water. Tablets must be swallowed whole and not chewed or allowed to dissolve in your mouth. Contact with skin should be limited. Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and other parts of the body.
7. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
8. Push the tray back into the carton. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Keep your tablets in the blister until your next dose. Do not pop the tablets out of the blister. Do not store the tablets in a different container.
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