Indicated Population Dosage Form Body Weight Recommended Dosage Non-24 Adults Capsules Not applicable 20 mg one hour prior to bedtime Tasimelteon capsules and tasimelteon oral suspension are not substitutable Administer at the same time every night Take without food 2.1 Non-Interchangeability between Tasimelteon Capsules and Tasimelteon Oral Suspension Tasimelteon capsules and tasimelteon oral suspension are not substitutable . 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Tasimelteon Capsules for Non-24 Adults The recommended dosage of tasimelteon capsules in adults is 20 mg one hour before bedtime, at the same time every night. Because of individual differences in circadian rhythms, drug effect may not occur for weeks or months. 2.4 Important Administration Information Administer tasimelteon capsules without food . If a patient is unable to take tasimelteon capsules at approximately the same time on a given night, they should skip that dose and take the next dose as scheduled.
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