الأدوية والمكملات الغذائية

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.

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

You may take this medicine with food.

To use the suspension:

• Shake the bottle well for at least 1 minute before each use. Let the bottle stand for 1 minute before measuring and taking each dose.
• Measure the oral liquid medicine with the provided oral dosing syringe.

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 forms (suspension):
  • For seizures:
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and older weighing more than 28 kilograms (kg)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
      • Days 1 to 7—150 milligrams (mg) or 3 milliliters (mL) 3 times day (450 mg per day).
      • Days 8 to 14—300 mg or 6 mL 3 times day (900 mg per day).
      • Days 15 to 21—450 mg or 9 mL 3 times day (1350 mg per day).
      • Days 22 to ongoing—600 mg or 12 mL 3 times day (1800 mg per day).
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and older weighing 28 kg or less—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
      • Days 1 to 7—6 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight 3 times a day (18 mg/kg of body weight per day).
      • Days 8 to 14—11 mg/kg of body weight 3 times a day (33 mg/kg of body weight per day).
      • Days 15 to 21—16 mg/kg of body weight 3 times a day (48 mg/kg of body weight per day).
      • Days 22 to ongoing—21 mg/kg of body weight 3 times a day (63 mg/kg of body weight per day).
    • Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

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.

Use this medicine within 30 days of first opening the bottle. Throw away any unused medicine after 30 days.