This medication is typically used only once a day. However, your pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Take it regularly and continuously to maintain its beneficial effects.

This product contains two types of drugs that must be taken as follows:

• Take the weekly tablet one day per week, in the morning, on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before any food or other medication. It must be taken only with water.
• Take the daily tablet once daily on the other 6 days per week, with food.

Weekly tablet:

• Because it may cause esophageal irritation, this product must be swallowed with a large glass of water.
• Furthermore, avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking it.
• It is not advisable to split, chew or crush this medication since it may irritate your mouth and gastrointestinal tract.

Missed dose:

• If you forget to take your weekly tablet, take it on the next day in the morning. Do not take the daily tablet that day.
• If you forget to take your daily tablet, take it as soon as you remember during that day. Otherwise, discard it.
• Both drugs should be taken on different days. Do not take more than one tablet a day.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably:

• it may cause headaches;
• it may cause joint pain;
• it may cause nausea or, rarely, vomiting;

• it may cause stomach ache;
• it may cause dizziness - use caution when getting up from a lying or sitting position and use caution if driving;
• it may cause flu-like symptoms.

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

As with most medications, this product should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.