Short answer: The Evista Medication Guide says to take a missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take two doses at the same time. Evista is one 60 mg tablet a day, any time of day.
| Situation | What the label says |
|---|---|
| Schedule | One 60 mg tablet daily, any time of day, with or without meals (2.1) |
| Missed a dose | Take it as soon as you remember (Medication Guide) |
| Almost time for the next dose | Skip the missed dose (Medication Guide) |
| Doubling up | Do not take two doses at the same time (Medication Guide) |
| Half-life | About 27.7 hours (12.3) |
The prescribing information has no missed-dose section. The Medication Guide, which is part of the same FDA label, says: if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.
The Medication Guide also says it may be best to take Evista at about the same time each day.
Section 12.3 says raloxifene's plasma elimination half-life is 27.7 hours after oral dosing. Section 2.1 allows it to be taken any time of day without regard to meals.
The label does not link the two. The Medication Guide says calcium and vitamin D may be taken at the same time as Evista.
This page summarizes FDA labeling. It is not personalized medical advice; confirm what to do with your prescriber or pharmacist.