BOSULIF® INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

(bosutinib)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BOSULIF (BAH-su-lif)

(bosutinib)

capsules

This Instructions for Use contains information on how to prepare and give a dose of BOSULIF capsules by opening the capsules and mixing the contents with applesauce or yogurt for people who cannot swallow capsules whole. Read this Instructions for Use before you prepare or give the first dose of BOSULIF, and each time you get a refill. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Important information you need to know before preparing a dose of BOSULIF capsules:

•
BOSULIF capsules can be opened and the capsules contents mixed with room temperature applesauce or yogurt.
•
Only use applesauce or yogurt. Do not mix BOSULIF with other foods.
•
Swallow all of the mixture right away, without chewing. Do not store the mixture for later use.
•
If you do not swallow the entire BOSULIF mixture, do not mix another dose. Wait until the next day to take your regularly scheduled dose.
•
Take the BOSULIF mixture with a full meal.

Preparing a dose of BOSULIF capsules:


Gather the following supplies:

•
BOSULIF capsules
•
small, clean container
•
yogurt or applesauce
•
teaspoon for mixing
•
disposable gloves

Giving a dose of BOSULIF capsules:

Step 1: Choose a clean, flat work surface. Place all supplies on the work surface.

Step 2: Wash and dry your hands well.

Step 3: Put on disposable gloves

Step 4: Get the prescribed number of BOSULIF capsule(s) needed to prepare the dose.

Step 5: Add the amount of applesauce or yogurt needed for the prescribed dose to the container.

Dose

Amount of Applesauce or Yogurt

100 mg

10 mL (2 teaspoons)

150 mg

15 mL (3 teaspoons)

200 mg

20 mL (4 teaspoons)

250 mg

25 mL (5 teaspoons)

300 mg

30 mL (6 teaspoons)

350 mg

30 mL (6 teaspoons)

400 mg

35 mL (7 teaspoons)

450 mg

40 mL (8 teaspoons)

500 mg

45 mL (9 teaspoons)

550 mg

45 mL (9 teaspoons)

600 mg

50 mL (10 teaspoons)

Step 6: Carefully open each of the BOSULIF capsule(s) needed for the dose and empty the entire contents into the applesauce or yogurt. Mix the entire capsule contents with the applesauce or yogurt in the container.

Step 7: Swallow all of the mixture right away, without chewing.

Step 8: Dispose of (throw away) the empty BOSULIF capsule shell(s) in the household trash.

Step 9: Wash teaspoon and the container with soap and warm water.

Step 10: Remove disposable gloves and throw them away in the household trash.

Step 11: Wash and dry your hands.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BOSULIF (BAH-su-lif)

(bosutinib)

capsules

This Instructions for Use contains information on how to prepare and give a dose of BOSULIF capsules by opening the capsules and mixing the contents with applesauce or yogurt for people who cannot swallow capsules whole. Read this Instructions for Use before you prepare or give the first dose of BOSULIF, and each time you get a refill. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Important information you need to know before preparing a dose of BOSULIF capsules:

•
BOSULIF capsules can be opened and the capsules contents mixed with room temperature applesauce or yogurt.
•
Only use applesauce or yogurt. Do not mix BOSULIF with other foods.
•
Swallow all of the mixture right away, without chewing. Do not store the mixture for later use.
•
If you do not swallow the entire BOSULIF mixture, do not mix another dose. Wait until the next day to take your regularly scheduled dose.
•
Take the BOSULIF mixture with a full meal.

Preparing a dose of BOSULIF capsules:


Gather the following supplies:

•
BOSULIF capsules
•
small, clean container
•
yogurt or applesauce
•
teaspoon for mixing
•
disposable gloves

Giving a dose of BOSULIF capsules:

Step 1: Choose a clean, flat work surface. Place all supplies on the work surface.

Step 2: Wash and dry your hands well.

Step 3: Put on disposable gloves

Step 4: Get the prescribed number of BOSULIF capsule(s) needed to prepare the dose.

Step 5: Add the amount of applesauce or yogurt needed for the prescribed dose to the container.

Dose

Amount of Applesauce or Yogurt

100 mg

10 mL (2 teaspoons)

150 mg

15 mL (3 teaspoons)

200 mg

20 mL (4 teaspoons)

250 mg

25 mL (5 teaspoons)

300 mg

30 mL (6 teaspoons)

350 mg

30 mL (6 teaspoons)

400 mg

35 mL (7 teaspoons)

450 mg

40 mL (8 teaspoons)

500 mg

45 mL (9 teaspoons)

550 mg

45 mL (9 teaspoons)

600 mg

50 mL (10 teaspoons)

Step 6: Carefully open each of the BOSULIF capsule(s) needed for the dose and empty the entire contents into the applesauce or yogurt. Mix the entire capsule contents with the applesauce or yogurt in the container.

Step 7: Swallow all of the mixture right away, without chewing.

Step 8: Dispose of (throw away) the empty BOSULIF capsule shell(s) in the household trash.

Step 9: Wash teaspoon and the container with soap and warm water.

Step 10: Remove disposable gloves and throw them away in the household trash.

Step 11: Wash and dry your hands.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BOSULIF (BAH-su-lif)

(bosutinib)

capsules

This Instructions for Use contains information on how to prepare and give a dose of BOSULIF capsules by opening the capsules and mixing the contents with applesauce or yogurt for people who cannot swallow capsules whole. Read this Instructions for Use before you prepare or give the first dose of BOSULIF, and each time you get a refill. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Important information you need to know before preparing a dose of BOSULIF capsules:

•
BOSULIF capsules can be opened and the capsules contents mixed with room temperature applesauce or yogurt.
•
Only use applesauce or yogurt. Do not mix BOSULIF with other foods.
•
Swallow all of the mixture right away, without chewing. Do not store the mixture for later use.
•
If you do not swallow the entire BOSULIF mixture, do not mix another dose. Wait until the next day to take your regularly scheduled dose.
•
Take the BOSULIF mixture with a full meal.

Preparing a dose of BOSULIF capsules:


Gather the following supplies:

•
BOSULIF capsules
•
small, clean container
•
yogurt or applesauce
•
teaspoon for mixing
•
disposable gloves

Giving a dose of BOSULIF capsules:

Step 1: Choose a clean, flat work surface. Place all supplies on the work surface.

Step 2: Wash and dry your hands well.

Step 3: Put on disposable gloves

Step 4: Get the prescribed number of BOSULIF capsule(s) needed to prepare the dose.

Step 5: Add the amount of applesauce or yogurt needed for the prescribed dose to the container.

Dose

Amount of Applesauce or Yogurt

100 mg

10 mL (2 teaspoons)

150 mg

15 mL (3 teaspoons)

200 mg

20 mL (4 teaspoons)

250 mg

25 mL (5 teaspoons)

300 mg

30 mL (6 teaspoons)

350 mg

30 mL (6 teaspoons)

400 mg

35 mL (7 teaspoons)

450 mg

40 mL (8 teaspoons)

500 mg

45 mL (9 teaspoons)

550 mg

45 mL (9 teaspoons)

600 mg

50 mL (10 teaspoons)

Step 6: Carefully open each of the BOSULIF capsule(s) needed for the dose and empty the entire contents into the applesauce or yogurt. Mix the entire capsule contents with the applesauce or yogurt in the container.

Step 7: Swallow all of the mixture right away, without chewing.

Step 8: Dispose of (throw away) the empty BOSULIF capsule shell(s) in the household trash.

Step 9: Wash teaspoon and the container with soap and warm water.

Step 10: Remove disposable gloves and throw them away in the household trash.

Step 11: Wash and dry your hands.

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