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Suggest Treatment For Missed Dosage Of Rifinah And Golimumab

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Posted on Sat, 11 Oct 2014
Question: Hi, I have been taking Rifinah for 3 months and 3 weeks now and only have a week left until my treament is finished. I'm taking it to prevent TB as I'm taking Golimumab for my Ulcerative Colitis. However, I have missed a dose today and was wondering whether I would need to start my treatment all over again? Or cause theres only a week left, it would be okay to just stop it now? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please continue taking till next week

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
If you forgotten a dose, take it as soon as you remember it if there are at least 6 hours left for the next dose of medication. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten tablets.

You can continue taking for the last week and complete 4 months treatment. Please do not stop it now.

Hope your query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Suggest Treatment For Missed Dosage Of Rifinah And Golimumab

Brief Answer: Please continue taking till next week Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. If you forgotten a dose, take it as soon as you remember it if there are at least 6 hours left for the next dose of medication. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten tablets. You can continue taking for the last week and complete 4 months treatment. Please do not stop it now. Hope your query is answered. Please write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek