Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class:Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Oxcarbazepine oral suspension is indicated for use as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults and as monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients aged 4 years and above, and as adjunctive therapy in pediatric patients aged 2 years and above with partial-onset seizures.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adjunctive Therapy for Adults
Initiate oxcarbazepine oral suspension with a dose of 600 mg/day, given twice-a-day. If clinically indicated, the dose may be increased by a maximum of 600 mg/day at app...
