ETHOSUXIMIDE- ethosuximide capsule
Epic Pharma, LLC
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Ethosuximide Capsules, USP
(eth” oh sux’ i mide)
Rx Only
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking ethosuximide 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. If you have any questions about ethosuximide, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
What is the most important information I should know about ethosuximide?
Do not stop taking ethosuximide without first talking to your healthcare provider.
Stopping ethosuximide suddenly can cause serious problems.
Ethosuximide can cause serious side effects, including:
1. Rare but serious blood problems that may be life-threatening. Call your healthcare
provider right away if you have:
2. Drug reactions that may affect different parts of the body such as your liver, kidneys,
heart, or blood cells . You may or may not have a rash with these types of reactions. These
reactions can be very serious and can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if
you have any of these symptoms:
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
Do not stop ethosuximide without first talking to a healthcare provider.
What is ethosuximide?
ethosuximide is a prescription medicine used to treat absence (petit mal) seizures.
Who should not take ethosuximide?
Do not take ethosuximide if you are allergic to succinimides (methsuximide or ethosuximide), or any of the ingredients in ethosuximide. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in ethosuximide.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ethosuximide?
Before you take ethosuximide, tell your healthcare provider if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ethosuximide with certain other medicines can cause side effects or affect how well they work. Do not start or stop other medicines without talking to your healthcare provider.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your healthcare provider and
pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take ethosuximide?
What should I avoid while taking ethosuximide?
ethosuximide without first talking to your healthcare provider. Ethosuximide taken with alcohol or medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness may make your sleepiness or dizziness worse.
What are the possible side effects of ethosuximide?
Ethosuximide may cause other serious side effects, including:
symptoms:
Call your healthcare provider right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
The most common side effects of ethosuximide include
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Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects with ethosuximide. 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.
How should I store ethosuximide?
Keep ethosuximide and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about ethosuximide
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use ethosuximide for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ethosuximide to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about ethosuximide. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about ethosuximide that is written for healthcare professionals.
For more information, call Epic Pharma, LLC at 1-888-374-2791.
What are the ingredients in ethosuximide?
Active ingredient: ethosuximide, USP
Inactive ingredients: FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Gelatin, NF, Glycerin, USP, Polyethylene Glycol 400, NF, Purified Water. The white ink contains N-butyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Shellac Glaze, and Titanium Dioxide.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured by:
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical
Wuhan, Hubei 430206, China
Distributed by:
Epic Pharma, LLC
Laurelton, NY 11413
Rev. 03-2020-00
OE2945