Take octreotide only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
Take octreotide with a glass of water on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after a meal.
Swallow the delayed-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Dosing
The dose of octreotide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of octreotide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For oral dosage form (delayed-release capsules):
For acromegaly:
Adults—At first, 20 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 80 mg per day.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of octreotide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
You may keep the opened medicine at room temperature for up to 1 month. Throw away any unused medicine after 1 month.
 Detailed Octreotide dosage information
