OXCARBAZEPINE- oxcarbazepine suspension
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
11/2024 |
| MEDICATION GUIDE
Oxcarbazepine (ox” kar baz’ e peen) Oral Suspension, USP |
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What is the most important information I should know about Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?
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Similar symptoms that are not related to low sodium may occur from taking Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension. You should tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects and if they bother you or they do not go away.
You may or may not have a rash with these types of reactions Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following: |
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Many people who are allergic to carbamazepine are also allergic to Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension. Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to carbamazepine.
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How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms.
Suicidal thoughts or actions may be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. |
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| What is Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?
Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine used:
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| Do not take Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension if you are allergic to Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension or any of the other ingredients in Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension, or to eslicarbazepine acetate. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension.
Many people who are allergic to carbamazepine are also allergic to Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension. Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to carbamazepine. |
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Before taking Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
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How should I take Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?
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What should I avoid while taking Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?
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| What are the possible side effects of Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?
See "What i s the most important information I should know about Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?” Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension may cause other serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension include:
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 Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?
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| General Information about the safe and effective use of Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension 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 for information about Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension that is written for health professionals. |
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What are the ingredients in Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension?
Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Kanchan Healthcare Inc.
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension 300 mg/5 mL
Each 5 mL contains 300 mg oxcarbazepine
Instructions for Use
Read these instructions carefully to learn how to use the medicine dispensing system correctly.
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The Medicine Dispensing System |
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| There are 3 parts to the dispensing system: | |
![]() ![]() | 1. A
plastic adapterthat you push into the neck of the bottle the first time that you open the bottle. The adapter must always stay in the bottle.
2. A bottle containing 250 mL of the medicine, with a child-resistant cap. Always replace the cap after use. |
![]() | 3. A 10 mL oral dosing syringethat fits into the plastic adapter to withdraw the prescribed dose of medicine from the bottle. |
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Preparing the Bottle |
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![]() | 1. Shake the bottle of medicine for
at least 10 seconds.
2. Remove the child-resistant cap by pushing it firmly down and turning it counterclockwise – to the left (as shown on the top of the cap). Note: Save the cap so you can close the bottle after each use. |
![]() | 3. Hold the open bottle upright on a table and push the plastic adapter
firmly into the neck of the bottle as far as you can.
4. Replace the cap to be sure that the adapter has been fully forced into the neck of the bottle. Note:You may not be able to push the adapter fully down, but it will be forced into the bottle when you screw the cap back on. Now the bottle is ready to use with the syringe. The adapter must always stay in the bottle. The child- resistant cap should seal the bottle in between use. |
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Taking the Medicine |
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![]() ![]() | 1. Shake the bottle well. Prepare the dose right away
2. Push and turn the child-resistant cap to open the bottle. Note: Always replace the cap after use. 3. Check that the plunger is all the way down inside the barrel of the syringe. 4. Keep the bottle upright and push the syringe firmly into the plastic adapter. |
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5. Hold the syringe in place and carefully turn the bottle upside down.
Note:If the prescribed dose is more than 10 mL, you will need to refill the syringe to make up the full dose. |
![]() | 8. Carefully turn the bottle upright. Take out the syringe by gently twisting it out of the plastic adapter. The plastic adapter should stay in the bottle. |
![]() | 9. You can mix the dose of medicine in a small glass of water before it is swallowed, or you can drink it directly from the syringe.
a. I f you mix the medicine with water,add some water to a glass. Push in the plunger on the syringe all the way to empty all the medicine into the glass. Stir the medicine in the water and drink it all. b. If you use the syringe to take the medicine, the patient must sit upright. Push the plunger slowlyto let the patient swallow the medicine. 10. Replace the child-resistant cap after use. Cleaning: After use, rinse the syringe with warm water and allow it to dry thoroughly. |
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Manufactured by: Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Kanchan Healthcare Inc.
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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