Felbamate

Felbamate oral suspension

What is felbamate oral suspension? FELBAMATE (Felbatol™) can help with seizure (convulsion) control in certain types of epilepsy. Felbamate helps to control partial seizures in adults that have been unresponsive to other agents. Felbamate helps to maintain seizure control in children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, who have not responded to other therapy. Generic felbamate oral suspension is not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I take felbamate?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• blood disorders or disease
  
• having intramuscular injections
  
• liver disease
  
• an unusual or allergic reaction to felbamate, carbamate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  
• breast-feeding How should I take this medicine?Take felbamate tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. If felbamate upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What drug(s) may interact with felbamate?
  • alcohol
    
  • carbamazepine
    
  • phenobarbital
    
  • phenytoin
    
  • valproic acid
    
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  Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from taking felbamate?Children are especially sensitive to the effects of felbamate.
  Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
  
  • blood in urine