Xermelo Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 16, 2021.
Generic name: telotristat ethyl 250mg
Dosage form: tablet
The recommended dosage of Xermelo in adult patients is 250 mg three times daily for patients whose diarrhea is inadequately controlled by SSA therapy.
Administration
- Take Xermelo with food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), Clinical Studies (14)].
- When short-acting octreotide is used in combination with Xermelo, administer short-acting octreotide at least 30 minutes after administering Xermelo [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), Clinical Studies (14)].
- If a dose is missed, take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
- Discontinue Xermelo if severe constipation develops [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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