Do not take other medicines while taking Caprelsa until you have talked with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

How should I take Caprelsa?
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Take Caprelsa exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Do not change your dose or stop taking Caprelsa unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
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Caprelsa may be taken with or without food.
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Swallow Caprelsa tablets whole with water.
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Do not crush or chew Caprelsa tablets. If Caprelsa tablets are accidentally crushed, contact with skin should be avoided. If contact occurs, wash affected areas well with water.
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If you cannot swallow Caprelsa tablets whole:
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place your dose of Caprelsa in a glass that contains 2 ounces of noncarbonated water (no other liquids should be used).
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stir the Caprelsa tablet(s) and water mixture for about 10 minutes or until the tablet(s) are in very small pieces (the tablets will not completely dissolve).
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swallow Caprelsa and water mixture right away.
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if any Caprelsa and water mixture remains in the glass, mix with an additional 4 ounces of noncarbonated water and swallow the mixture to make sure that you take your full dose of Caprelsa.
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If you miss a dose and your next dose is in:
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less than 12 hours, take your next dose at the normal time. Do not make up for the missed dose.
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12 hours or more, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the next dose at the normal time.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you take too much Caprelsa.
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During treatment with Caprelsa, your healthcare provider should check your blood and heart for side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about Caprelsa?”
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Your healthcare provider should check your blood pressure regularly during your treatment with Caprelsa.
What should I avoid while taking Caprelsa?
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Limit exposure to the sun. Caprelsa can make your skin sensitive to the sun. While taking Caprelsa and for 4 months after stopping your Caprelsa treatment, use sun block and wear clothes that cover your skin, including your head, arms and legs when you go outdoors.
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Use caution before driving or using machinery. Keep in mind Caprelsa may make you feel tired, weak, or cause blurred vision.
What are the possible side effects of Caprelsa?
Caprelsa may cause serious side effects, including:
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See “What is the most important information I should know about Caprelsa?”
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Serious skin reactions. Caprelsa can cause a serious skin reaction, called Stevens-Johnson syndrome or other serious skin reactions that may affect any part of your body. These se