What is Bucapsol?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• An unusual or allergic reaction to buspirone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breastfeeding

Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication. Swallow the capsules whole. You may open the capsule and put the contents on 1 to 2 tablespoons of applesauce. Swallow the entire mixture right away. Do not chew it. You may take this medication with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.

Do not take this medication with foods or drinks that contain grapefruit.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or expired:

• Take the medication to a take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
• If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix it with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or another unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.