Complete dosing information for SUZETRIGINE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Swallow JOURNAVX tablets whole and do not chew or crush. ( 2.1 ) Recommended starting JOURNAVX oral dose is 100 mg. Take the starting dose on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Clear liquids may be consumed during this time (e.g., water, apple juice, vegetable broth, tea, black coffee). ( 2.1 ) Starting 12 hours after the starting dose, take 50 mg of JOURNAVX orally every 12 hours. Take these doses with or without food. ( 2.1 ) Use JOURNAVX for the shortest duration, consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Use of JOURNAVX for the treatment of acute pain has not been studied beyond 14 days. ( 2.1 ) See the full prescribing information for the recommended dosage in patients with hepatic impairment ( 2.2 ), for JOURNAVX dosage modifications with concomitant use of CYP3A inhibitors ( 2.3 ), and recommendations regarding missed dose(s). ( 2.4 ) Avoid food or drink containing grapefruit during treatment with JOURNAVX. ( 2.3