CHLORPROMAZINE - RECTAL SUPPOSITORY (Thorazine) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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chlorpromazine-rectal suppository (cont.)

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose and take 1 dose daily, take the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule. If you take more than 1 dose daily, take the missed dose as soon as possible if it is within an hour or so of the missed dose. If not remembered within an hour, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005

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