INDICATIONS

Emsam is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use Emsam exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use more than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
For patients using Emsam: While you are using Emsam and for 14 days after you stop, you must not eat foods high in tyramine (listed in the “What should I avoid?” section of this leaflet. Eating these foods while you are taking Emsam can raise your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Foods that you MAY eat include:

fresh meat, poultry, or fish (including lunch meat, hot dogs, breakfast sausage, and cooked sliced ham);
any vegetables except broad bean pods (fava beans);
processed cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, cottage cheese;
pizza made with cheeses low in tyramine;
soy milk, yogurt; or
Brewer’s or baker’s yeast.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Do not stop using Emsam suddenly or you may have harmful side effects. It may take several weeks of using Emsam before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Store Emsam at room temperature away from heat and moisture.

If you missed a dose – take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time to take the next pill, skip the missed dose and take the medication at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra pills to make up the missed dose.

DOSAGE

The recommended starting dose and target dose for Emsam (selegiline transdermal system) is 6 mg/24 hours.

STORAGE

Store Emsam at 20º to 25º C (68º to 77º F).[See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Keep away from children, pets or others.