CARGLUMIC ACID (Generic for CARBAGLU)

Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Tablets must be dissolved in water before taking. Do not use any other liquid or food to dissolve your medication. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication. Do not swallow the tablets whole. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
Determine if you need to split the tablet for your dose. Dissolve a single tablet or partial tablet in a minimum of 2.5 mL of water and drink mixture right away. Repeat this process for each of the other tablets in your dose. The tablets do not dissolve completely in the water. Rinse the mixing container with extra water and drink it to make sure that you receive the whole dose.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as newborns for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may need blood work while you are taking this medication.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Before opening, store in the refrigerator.
After opening, store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not refrigerate. Protect from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Get rid of any unused medication after it expires or 1 month after opening, whichever is first.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.