LEVETIRACETAM- levetiracetam solution
Major Pharmaceuticals
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP (LEE ve tye RA se tam) |
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Read this Medication Guide before you start taking Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. | |||
What is the most important information I should know about Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
Like other antiepileptic drugs, Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500 people taking it. Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
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Do not stop Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP without first talking to a healthcare provider.
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What is Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP is a prescription medicine taken by mouth that is used to treat partial-onset seizures in people 1 month of age and older. Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP is a prescription medicine taken by mouth that is used with other medicines to treat:
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It is not known if Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP is safe or effective in children under:
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Before taking your medicine, make sure you have received the correct medicine. Compare the name above with the name on your bottle and the appearance of your medicine with the description of Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP provided below. Tell your pharmacist immediately if you think you have been given the wrong medicine. | |||
Who should not take Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
Do not take Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP if you are allergic to levetiracetam. |
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before starting Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
Before taking Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine. |
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How should I take Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
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What should I avoid while taking Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
Do not drive, operate machinery or do other dangerous activities until you know how Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP affects you. Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP may make you dizzy or sleepy. |
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What are the possible side effects of Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP can cause serious side effects including: See " What is the most important information I should know about Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?" Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
The most common side effects seen in people who take Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP include: |
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The most common side effects seen in children who take Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP include, in addition to those listed above include: | |||
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Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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How should I store Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
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General information about the safe and effective use of Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider information about Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP that is written for health professionals. |
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What are the ingredients of Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP?
Levetiracetam oral solution active ingredient: levetiracetam inactive ingredients: acesulfame potassium, artificial grape flavor, citric acid anhydrous, glycerin, maltitol solution, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, and sodium citrate dihydrate. |
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Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP does not contain lactose or gluten. Levetiracetam Oral Solution USP does contain carbohydrates. The liquid is dye-free. | |||
For more information, call 1-800-845-8210 . |
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MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
Indianapolis, IN 46268
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Revised: 05/2022