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How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor, to help your condition as much as possible. Do not take it more or less often than your family doctor ordered.

Levetiracetam may be taken with or without food or on a full or empty stomach. However, if your family doctor tells you to take the drug a certain way, take it exactly as directed.

Dosage

• For oral dosage form - tablets:
  • For epilepsy:
    • Adults At first, 500 milligrams - mg two times a day. Your family doctor may increase the dose gradually if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 3000 mg a day.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is less than 2 hours until your next dose, take the missed dose right away and take the next dose 1 to 2 hours later. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.