Felbatol - Felbamate - Oral Suspension Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Felbatol.
• Felbatol
• FELL-bum-ate

Felbatol Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat partial seizures and epilepsy when other treatments have failed.

Read Before Using Felbatol (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include stomach upset and fast heart rate.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may rarely cause severe anemia and liver damage.
• Be sure to notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following.

Usage Instructions

• Shake well before using.
• This medication may be taken with or without food.
• Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
• Follow the dosing schedule precisely.
• Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without consulting your doctor as seizures may occur.
• It is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant.
• Do this by taking doses at the same time(s) each day.
• Do not skip doses.

Felbatol Miscellaneous Notes

• Be sure to let your doctor know you if you are taking any other medication for seizures because the dose may need to be adjusted.

Warning

• Because severe, even fatal, blood disorders (aplastic anemia, pancytopenia) and liver problems have occurred with usage of felbamate, it should be used only in people with severe epilepsy and only after careful consideration.
• Aplastic anemia may occur even after the drug has been stopped.
• This drug is not recommended for use in those who have liver problems.
• Stop using this drug and immediately notify your doctor if you have symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, or persistent sore throat or if you have unusual bleeding or bruising, weakness, fatigue, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin, or persistent stomach/abdominal pain.
• Your doctor will perform liver function tests before starting felbamate and every 1 to 2 weeks while you use this drug.
• Blood tests may also be performed.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).