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Proper Use
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it, and do not take it more or less often than your doctor ordered .
For patients taking the oral suspension form of this medicine :
- Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose.
- Use the oral dosing syringe supplied to measure each dose accurately.
- The dose of medicine can be mixed in a small glass of water just before taking it or you may swallow it directly from the syringe.
- After each use, close the bottle and rinse the syringe with warm water and allow it to dry completely before the next use.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Stopping the medicine suddenly may cause your seizures to return or to occur more often. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount of oxcarbazepine you are taking before stopping it completely .
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 (oral suspension and tablets):
- For epilepsy:
- Adults and teenagers 17 years of age and older—At first, 300 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 2400 mg a day.
- Children 2 to 16 years of age—Dose is based on body weight. The usual dose is 8 to 10 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) (3.7 to 4.5 mg per pound) of body weight per day, divided into two doses. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.
- Children up to 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- For epilepsy:
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.
