Description
Why is this medication prescribed?
Clobazam is used with other medication(s) to control seizures in adults and children 2 years of age and older who have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and often causes developmental delays).
It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Clobazam comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day, with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
If you are unable to swallow the tablets whole, you may break them in half on the score mark or crush and mix them with a small amount of applesauce.
The liquid comes an adapter and two oral dosing syringes.
If the first oral syringe is damaged or lost, the second provided syringe may be used as a replacement.
To take the liquid, follow these steps:
-Before the first use, uncap the bottle and firmly insert the adapter into the neck of the bottle until the adapter top is even with the bottle top.
Do not remove the adapter during the period of time you are using this bottle.
-Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
-To measure your dose, push the plunger of the syringe all the way down and insert the syringe into the adapter of the upright bottle.
Then turn the bottle upside down and slowly pull the plunger back until the black ring is in line with your prescribed dose.
-Remove the syringe from the bottle adapter and slowly squirt the liquid from the syringe into the corner of your mouth.
-Place the bottle cap over the adapter after each use.
-Wash the oral syringe after each use. To wash the syringe, remove the plunger completely, wash the barrel and plunger with soap and water, rinse, and allow to dry.
Do not place the syringe parts in the dishwasher.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of clobazam and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every week.
Some people may respond differently to clobazam based on their heredity or genetic makeup.
Your doctor may order a blood test to help find the dose of clobazam that is best for you.
Clobazam can be habit forming. Take clobazam exactly as directed.
