Clobazam (Oral Route)

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Proper Use

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. It is very important that you read and understand this information. Be sure to ask your doctor about anything you do not understand.

Swallow the tablet whole, or it may be crushed or mixed in an applesauce. You may take the tablet with or without food.

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 (tablets):
  • For seizures:
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 2 years of age and older weighing 30 kg or less—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The starting dose is usually 5 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose at days 7 and 14 of treatment as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day.
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 2 years of age and older weighing more than 30 kg—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The starting dose is usually 10 mg per day, taken in two divided doses. Your doctor may increase your dose at days 7 and 14 of treatment as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 40 mg per day.
    • Older adults—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The starting dose is usually 5 mg per day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 or 40 mg per day depending on weight.
    • Children up to 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.

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