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How should I take OXBRYTA?

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Take OXBRYTA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
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Do not change your dose or stop taking OXBRYTA unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed.
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Take your prescribed dose of OXBRYTA 1 time each day.
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Take OXBRYTA with or without food.
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OXBRYTA comes in two different dosage forms, OXBRYTA tablets and OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension. Your healthcare provider will decide which dosage form you take based on your age, weight, and ability to swallow tablets.
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If you take OXBRYTA tablets: Swallow each OXBRYTA tablet whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.
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If you take OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension: See the detailed Instructions for Use on how to prepare and take your dose. You must mix the OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension in room temperature clear drink, such as drinking water, clear soda, apple juice, clear electrolyte drinks, clear flavored drinks, or clear sports drinks, right before taking it. Do not swallow whole, cut, crush, or chew the tablets for oral suspension.
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Check to make sure you receive the correct dosage form of OXBRYTA each time your prescription is filled to avoid taking the wrong medicine.
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Your healthcare provider may also prescribe a medicine called hydroxyurea during treatment with OXBRYTA.
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If you or your child miss a dose of OXBRYTA or if the entire dose is not taken, skip that dose and return to your normal dosing schedule the next day.

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How should I take OXBRYTA?

How should I take OXBRYTA?

•
Take OXBRYTA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
•
Do not change your dose or stop taking OXBRYTA unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed.
•
Take your prescribed dose of OXBRYTA 1 time each day.
•
Take OXBRYTA with or without food.
•
OXBRYTA comes in two different dosage forms, OXBRYTA tablets and OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension. Your healthcare provider will decide which dosage form you take based on your age, weight, and ability to swallow tablets.
o
If you take OXBRYTA tablets: Swallow each OXBRYTA tablet whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.
o
If you take OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension: See the detailed Instructions for Use on how to prepare and take your dose. You must mix the OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension in room temperature clear drink, such as drinking water, clear soda, apple juice, clear electrolyte drinks, clear flavored drinks, or clear sports drinks, right before taking it. Do not swallow whole, cut, crush, or chew the tablets for oral suspension.
•
Check to make sure you receive the correct dosage form of OXBRYTA each time your prescription is filled to avoid taking the wrong medicine.
•
Your healthcare provider may also prescribe a medicine called hydroxyurea during treatment with OXBRYTA.
•
If you or your child miss a dose of OXBRYTA or if the entire dose is not taken, skip that dose and return to your normal dosing schedule the next day.
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How should I take OXBRYTA?

How should I take OXBRYTA?

•
Take OXBRYTA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
•
Do not change your dose or stop taking OXBRYTA unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed.
•
Take your prescribed dose of OXBRYTA 1 time each day.
•
Take OXBRYTA with or without food.
•
OXBRYTA comes in two different dosage forms, OXBRYTA tablets and OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension. Your healthcare provider will decide which dosage form you take based on your age, weight, and ability to swallow tablets.
o
If you take OXBRYTA tablets: Swallow each OXBRYTA tablet whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.
o
If you take OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension: See the detailed Instructions for Use on how to prepare and take your dose. You must mix the OXBRYTA tablets for oral suspension in room temperature clear drink, such as drinking water, clear soda, apple juice, clear electrolyte drinks, clear flavored drinks, or clear sports drinks, right before taking it. Do not swallow whole, cut, crush, or chew the tablets for oral suspension.
•
Check to make sure you receive the correct dosage form of OXBRYTA each time your prescription is filled to avoid taking the wrong medicine.
•
Your healthcare provider may also prescribe a medicine called hydroxyurea during treatment with OXBRYTA.
•
If you or your child miss a dose of OXBRYTA or if the entire dose is not taken, skip that dose and return to your normal dosing schedule the next day.

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