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Amiodarone

Special Instructions

• Do not discontinue this medication without talking to your child's doctor.
• Amiodarone may interact with other medications. Tell the doctor or pharmacist all other medications your child is taking, including prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), and any herbal or nutritional supplements.
• This medication should be given at the same time in relation to meals.
• Your child should wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn when outdoors because of increased sensitivity to sun which may occur while your child is on this medication.
• Check with your doctor before taking amiodarone if your child has lung, liver or thyroid disease.
• Tell your child's doctor or dentist that he / she is taking amiodarone before any kind of surgery.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle / package. 
• Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
• If too much medication is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.

If Your Child Misses a Dose

If a dose is missed, do not double the dose; just take the next dose as scheduled.

Possible Side Effects of Medication

• Cough
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue
• Nightmares
• Behavior changes
• Tremors or abnormal movements of the body
• Increased sensitivity to the sun causing your child to burn more easily

Call Your Child's Doctor If:

• Breathing problems
• Unexplained fever
• Shortness of breath
• Palpitations or fast heart rate
• Severe nausea / vomiting
• Rash
• Numbness
• Dizziness
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)