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My son is ion claravis .he was prescribe 20mg twice a day. if it twice a day does it has to be every 12 hours? how many hours apart could he take it.
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Twice daily : Means taking once in the morning and once at night.
Answered 3/12/2013
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With meals: Clarivis is only absorbed with a fatty meal. Ideally up to 50 mg of fat per meal. I know that this is a lot, but i suggest patients take it with breakfast and dinner, not before bed. Since the medicine doesn't not absorb on empty stomach.
Answered 6/14/2014
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