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NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to others. A different medication may be needed in those cases. Laboratory tests may be performed to monitor side effects.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store vials at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Diluted solution is stable for 3 days at room temperature and 7 days refrigerated. Discard unused portion of vial.

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