Digoxin (di-JOKS-in)
Also called: Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps

Why does my child need this medicine?

• Used to treat an irregular heartbeat
• Makes the heart beat stronger

How should I give my child this medicine?

• Usually Digoxin is given twice a day, 12 hours apart (for example: 8am and 8pm)
• Give Digoxin at the same time every day.
• Do not stop giving your child Digoxin unless told to do so by your child’s doctor.
• Carefully measure each dose using a syringe or marked measuring dropper as instructed by a nurse or pharmacist.
• For infants, the medicine may be given in a nipple removed from a bottle.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store in the original bottle at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. If ANY child gets into the bottle and swallows Digoxin, take the child to the Emergency Room immediately with the Digoxin bottle. Please contact the nearest Poison Control Center (In Indiana 1-800-382-9097).

What should I do if my child misses a dose of medicine?

• Digoxin may be given up to two hours late. If the medicine is more than four hours late, do not give the missed dose. Instead, give the next dose at the usual time.
• Do not give two doses of Digoxin at the same time.
• If more than two doses are missed, call your child’s doctor.

What should I do if my child vomits the medicine?

• Do not repeat the dose of Digoxin.
• Give the prescribed amount of Digoxin at the next regular time.
• If your child continues to vomit or have diarrhea, call your child’s doctor.

When should I call the doctor?

• If you think you have given your child too much medicine.
• If your child has: difficulty seeing, sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, swelling of the face, hands, feet or ankles, shortness of breath, headache, confusion, rash or irregular heartbeat.