Rivotril Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clonazepam

Indications/Uses

Epilepsy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 4-8 mg. Childn 6-16 yr 3-6 mg, 1-5 yr 1.5-3 mg. Infant 0.5-1 mg. To be given daily in 3-4 divided doses.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Abrupt w/drawal, simultaneous administration of other antiepileptics, may modify patients' reaction; alcohol.

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Adverse Reactions

Fatigue, somnolence, muscular hypotonia, abnormal coordination, salivary or bronchial hypersecretion in infant & small childn; aggression, irritability or agitation.

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anticonvulsants

ATC Classification

N03AE01 - clonazepam ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine derivatives antiepileptic.

Regulatory Classification

DD, P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Rivotril tab 0.5 mg

Packing/Price

500's

Form

Rivotril oral drops 0.25 %

Packing/Price

10 mL x 1's

Form

Rivotril tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Rivotril

clonazepam

Manufacturer:

Roche

Distributor:

Firma Chun Cheong

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