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Product Properties:

Description -
DESI Drug Ind -
DESI2 Drug Ind NR
Drug Category -
Drug Type Code I
FDA Approval Date 04/16/1991
FDA Therap Equiv CAP
HCPCS -
Market Entry Date -
Medical Coverage -
Termination Date 1
Unit 1
Units Per Pkg 04/04/1991
Active Ingredients 3583 succimer 304552
AHFS Class 64000000 HEAVY METAL ANTAGONISTS; 92120000 ANTIDOTES
DEA Class NC
Dose Form CAPSULE
Fine Line Class 850085008510 All Rx Products
Gen Code and Des 15937 succimer ORAL CAPSULE 100 MG
Inactive Ingredients 2537 povidone 9003398; 2549 gelatin 9000708; 2598 sucrose 57501
OMP Family -
Product Category RX Pharmaceuticals
Strength 100MG
Common Brand Name COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Chemet
Drug Interaction DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including uric acid levels, CPK levels, certain urine ketone tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Allocation Period -
Case Quantity 48
Drug Form Pack Size 100
Form CAPSULES
Hazard Code -
Listed Chemical -
NIOSH Code -
Orange Book ZC Pharmaceutical entity and labeler evaluated but no therapeutic equivalence rating given. Usually applies to single source drugs.
Retail Pack Quantity 1
Returnable Status Not Returnable
Special Storage Cond 00 None
Temp Zone 10 Room Temperature
Unit EA
Unit Size 100
How to Use HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. Swallow the capsules whole. If you have trouble swallowing the capsule, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on soft food (such as applesauce). Swallow all of the drug/food mixture right away without chewing. You may also place the contents on a spoon and swallow with fruit juice. The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and body size. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
Missed Dose MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Notes NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. It is important to remove the source of lead exposure. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details on identifying and avoiding sources of lead exposure. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, blood lead levels, liver function) should be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
Overdose OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Phonetic Pronunciation (SUX-i-mer)
Precautions PRECAUTIONS: Before taking succimer, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. However, since this medication is used for lead poisoning and lead may pass into breast milk, do not breast-feed while using this drug.
Side Effects SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Storage STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Uses USES: This medication is used to treat lead poisoning. It works by binding to the lead so that it may be removed by your kidneys. Removing lead from your body will lower the chance of severe problems caused by lead poisoning.

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