PATIENT INFORMATION
Cilostazol Tablets, USP
(sil-OS-tah-zol)
for oral use
Read this Patient Information leaflet before you start taking cilostazol tablets and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about Cilostazol Tablets?
Cilostazol Tablets can cause serious side effects:
- Cilostazol tablets stops a protein called phosphodiesterase III from working. Other similar drugs which affect this protein may cause death if you already have heart problems, called class 3 to 4 (III to IV) heart failure. Do nottake cilostazol tablets if you have heart failure of any kind.
What are Cilostazol Tablets?
Cilostazol tablets are a prescription medicine used to reduce the symptoms of intermittent claudication and can increase your ability to walk further distances.
It is not known if cilostazol tablets are safe and effective for use in children.
How does Cilostazol Tablets work?
Improvement in symptoms may occur as soon as 2 weeks, but could take up to 12 weeks.
Who should not take Cilostazol Tablets?
Do not take Cilostazol Tablets if you:
- have heart problems (heart failure)
- are allergic to cilostazol or any of the ingredients in cilostazol tablets. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in cilostazol tablets.
Tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Cilostazol Tablets?
Before you take Cilostazol Tablets, tell your doctor if you:
- drink grapefruit juice. Taking cilostazol tablets and drinking grapefruit juice can increase the amount of cilostazol causing side effects.
- have any other medical conditions
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if cilostazol tablets will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if cilostazol passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will take cilostazol tablets or breastfeed. You should not do both.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take,including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Ask your doctor for a list of these medicines if you are not sure. You can ask your pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with cilostazol tablets. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show to your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take Cilostazol Tablets?
- Take cilostazol tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
- Your doctor will tell you how much cilostazol tablets to take and when to take it.
- Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
- Take cilostazol tablets 30 minutes beforeyou eat or 2 hours afteryou eat.
What are the possible side effects of Cilostazol Tablets?
Cilostazol Tablets may cause serious side effects, including:
- heart problems.Taking cilostazol tablets may cause you to have heart problems, including a fast heart beat, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, and low blood pressure.
- See “ What is the most important information I should know about Cilostazol Tablets”
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severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema).Call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction:
- hives
- swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue
- trouble breathing or wheezing
- dizziness
- changes in your blood cell counts (thrombocytopenia or leukopenia).Your doctor should do blood tests to check your blood cell counts while you take cilostazol tablets.
The most common side effects of Cilostazol Tablets include:
- headache
- abnormal stools
- diarrhea
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of cilostazol tablets. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Cilostazol Tablets?
Store cilostazol tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Keep cilostazol tablets and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of Cilostazol Tablets.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use cilostazol tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give cilostazol tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information summarizes the most important information about cilostazol tablets. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about cilostazol tablets that is written for health professionals.
For more information call Chartwell RX, LLC. at 1-845-232-1683.
What are the ingredients in Cilostazol Tablets?
Active ingredient:cilostazol, USP
Inactive ingredients:carboxymethyl cellulose calcium, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, and purified water.
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured for:
Chartwell RX, LLC.
Congers, NY 10920
Rev. 08/2025
L72690