Vioxx should be taken according to your doctor’s instructions about dosage and frequency. If you miss a dose, take it immediately if you remember soon after missing it. If it’s close to the time when you would ordinarily take another dose, wait until your scheduled time to take the next dose. Do not take a double dose of Vioxx.

Store Vioxx away from direct light and heat. Store in a dry location, avoid storing it in the bathroom, near sinks, or other areas where it may become damp. Do not use after the expiration date.

The oral suspension form should not be allowed to freeze, and should be shaken before use.

Keep Vioxx away from children; both when storing it, and when discarding any unused medication.