Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide and patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Measure the oral liquid with the bottle adapter and oral syringe provided. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage form (suspension or tablets):
    • For generalized tonic-clonic seizures:
      • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, 2 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 12 mg per day.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For partial-onset seizures:
      • Adults and children 4 years of age and older—At first, 2 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 12 mg per day.
      • Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Call your doctor if you miss more than one dose of this medicine.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Throw away any unused oral liquid 90 days after the bottle is opened for the first time.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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