Caffeine Citrate (oral)
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What is the most important information I should know about this drug?
| Pronunciation: | KAF een SIT rate |
| Brand: | Cafcit |
 | Caffeine citrate should not be given to a child who has had an allergic reaction to it in the past. |
Before using caffeine citrate, tell the doctor if your child is allergic to any drugs, or has a seizure disorder, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or high or low blood sugar.
Do not use the medication for longer than 12 days withour the advice of your child's doctor.
Each bottle of caffeine citrate is for one use only, even if your child does not use the entire bottle for a single dose. Throw away any medication left over in the bottle after measuring your child's dose.
 | Call your doctor if the child's breathing symptoms do not improve after using caffeine citrate. |
To be sure caffeine citrate is helping your child's condition, the child's blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
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| Last updated: | January 14, 2007 |
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