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Lanoxin
(digoxin)-
In this factsheet:
- How does Lanoxin work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Lanoxin?
- What form(s) does Lanoxin come in?
- Who should NOT take Lanoxin?
- What side effects are possible with Lanoxin?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Lanoxin?
- What other drugs could interact with Lanoxin?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02242321 | LANOXIN 0.0625 MG TABLET |
| 02242322 | LANOXIN 0.125 MG/TABLET |
| 02242323 | LANOXIN 0.25 MG TABLET |
| 02242320 | LANOXIN 0.05 MG/ML PEDIATRIC ELIXIR |
How does Lanoxin work? What will it do for me?
Digoxin is used in the treatment of congesstive heart failure and for the treatment of certain types of abnormal heart rhythms. It helps to reduce the symptoms of congestive heart failure (e.g., swelling in the ankles, feet, and hands; shortness of breath; frequent fatigue) by helping to increase the strength of the heart so that it pumps more efficiently. Digoxin also helps to maintain a normal heart rhythm.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use Lanoxin?
The dose varies widely depending on age, disease, weight, and kidney function. Higher doses are often given at the start of treatment, but daily adult doses usually range between 0.0625 mg and 0.25 mg daily. Children's doses are individually determined by their doctor. Digoxin is normally taken once daily at the same time each day.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, and you remember it within 12 hours, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular schedule. If it is more than 12 hours after your last dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you miss 2 doses in a row, call your doctor for instruction.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does Lanoxin come in?
Digoxin Oral Solution, C.S.D.
Each mL of clear, light-green coloured liquid with a lime odour and taste, contains digoxin 0.05 mg (50 µg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: alcohol, calcium diatomaceous earth, citric acid, D&C Green No. 5, D&C Yellow No. 10, lime flavour, methylparaben, propylene glycol, sodium phosphate, sucrose and water. Alcohol: 11.5 mL/100 mL. Tartrazine-free.
Tablets
0.0625 mg
Each round, peach, flat-faced, bevelled-edge tablet with code LANOXIN U3A, contains digoxin 0.0625 mg (62.5 µg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: FD&C Yellow No. 6, lactose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch and starch (corn). Tartrazine-free.
0.125 mg
Each round, yellow, flat-faced tablet, with code LANOXIN Y3B on the same side as score mark, contains digoxin 0.125 mg (125 µg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6, lactose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch and starch (corn). Tartrazine-free.
0.25 mg
Each round, white, biconvex tablet, with code LANOXIN X3A on same side as score mark, contains digoxin 0.25 mg (250 µg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch and starch (corn). Dye- and tartrazine-free.
Who should NOT take Lanoxin?
Digoxin should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to digoxin or any of the ingredients of the medication
- has certain abnormal heart rhythms
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