Flecainide (Fle-KAY-nide)
Also Called: Tambocor

Why does my child need this medicine?

• Used to treat an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).

How should I give my child this medicine?

• Usually given every 6, 8, or 12 hours depending on the age of your child.
• Must be taken on a regular schedule to be effective.
• Do not skip doses because an irregular heartbeat may develop.
• Carefully measure the dose using a syringe or marked medicine dropper as instructed by a nurse or pharmacist. For infants, the medicine may be given in a nipple removed from a bottle.
• In infants on milk based formulas, give one hour before feeding.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store in the original bottle at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and sunlight.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. If any child gets into the bottle and swallows Flecainide, call the Poison Control Center immediately (Indiana 1-800-382-9097).

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

• Give the dose as soon as you remember.
• If the medicine is more than 3 hours late, call your doctor for instructions.
• Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

What should I do if my child vomits the medicine?

• Do not repeat the dose of Flecainide. If more than two doses are missed, call your child's doctor.
• Give the prescribed amount of Flecainide 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: persistent nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, weakness, rash, blurred vision, dizziness, difficult breathing, or swelling of the hands and feet.