How to Use Lenvima
It is important that you follow your doctor’s prescription when taking. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Take Lenvima at the same time each day, with or without food.
To get a full dose, you may need to take a combination of capsules with different amounts (strengths) of lenvatinib in them. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.
Also, you are to swallow the capsule whole, and not chew, break or open it.
If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, dissolve the capsules in water as follows:
- Measure 1 tablespoon of water or apple juice and pour the liquid into a small glass.
- Place only enough capsules for one dose into the liquid. Allow the capsules to dissolve for at least 10 minutes, then stir the mixture for at least 3 more minutes.
- Drink this mixture right away. Add a little more water or juice to the glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
- Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or severe diarrhea [3]. Prolonged illness can lead to dehydration and kidney failure.
- Drink plenty of liquids if you have diarrhea.
- To prevent diarrhea when taking Lenvima, it is important that you strictly follow your doctor’s instructions about when to start taking the medicine.
- You will need frequent medical tests and blood pressure checks.
- Pay special attention to your dental hygiene [4] while taking Lenvima. Brush and floss your teeth regularly.
- If you need to have any dental work or surgery, tell the dentist or doctor ahead of time that you are using Lenvima.
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.