Proper Use of This Medicine

Sparfloxacin may be taken with meals or on an empty stomach, or with milk products or caffeine-containing products .

Drink plenty of fluids while you are being treated with this medicine. Drinking extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects of sparfloxacin.

This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night . For example, if you are to take one dose a day, try to take it at the same time each day.

Dosing—The dose of sparfloxacin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of sparfloxacin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For treatment of infection:
    • Adults—400 milligrams (mg) on the first day, then 200 mg once a day for an additional nine days.
    • Children younger than 18 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage—To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.