How should I take BONJESTA? 

 

• Talk to your healthcare provider about how much BONJESTA to take and when to take it.

 

• Take BONJESTA everyday as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not stop taking BONJESTA without talking to your healthcare provider first.

 

• See the following schedule for the right way you should start taking BONJESTA: 

 

o Start with 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime. If your nausea and vomiting is better or controlled on Day 2, continue to take 1 tablet each day at bedtime.

 

o If you still have nausea and vomiting on Day 2, start taking 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at bedtime each day.

 

• Do not take more than 2 tablets (1 in the morning and 1 at bedtime) each day.

 

• Take BONJESTA on an empty stomach with a glass of water.

 

• Take BONJESTA tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break BONJESTA tablets before swallowing. If you cannot swallow BONJESTA tablets whole, tell your healthcare provider.

 

• If you take too much BONJESTA (overdose), you may have the following symptoms: restlessness, dry mouth, the pupils of your eyes become larger (dilated), sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, fast heart rate, seizures, muscle pain or weakness, urination changes and build-up of fluid in the body. If you have these symptoms and they are severe, they may lead to death. If you take too much BONJESTA, call your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

 

What are the possible side effects of BONJESTA? 

 

BONJESTA may cause serious side effects, including drowsiness. 

 

Drowsiness is a common side effect when taking BONJESTA, but can also be severe:

 

• Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other activities that need your full attention unless your healthcare provider says that you may do so.

 

• Do not drink alcohol, or take other central nervous system depressants such as cough and cold medicines, certain pain medicines, and medicines that help you sleep while you take BONJESTA. Severe drowsiness can happen or become worse causing falls or accidents.

 

These are not all the possible side effects of BONJESTA.

 

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

 

How should I store BONJESTA? 

 

• Store BONJESTA at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

 

• Keep the bottle tightly closed to protect BONJESTA from moisture.

 

• The BONJESTA bottle contains a desiccant canister to help keep your medicine dry. Do not throw away the desiccant.

 

• Safely throw away medicine that is past the expiration date or no longer needed.

 

Keep BONJESTA and all medicines out of the reach of children. 

 

General information about the safe and effective use of BONJESTA.